ORION ELECTRIC M2G0A VCR/DVD TV Interface Device User Manual Part 1
ORION ELECTRIC CO., LTD. VCR/DVD TV Interface Device Part 1
Contents
- 1. User Manual Part 1
- 2. User Manual Part 2
User Manual Part 1
Operating Instructions
Register Your Product at
www.pioneerelectronics.com
(for U.S.)
www.pioneerelectronics.ca
(for Canada)
DVD Recorder &VCR
DVR-RT501-S
DVR-RT401-S
DVR-RT301-S
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DRAFT
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND
KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.
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Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
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WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides
or other volatile liquids since they may corrode
the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this
product near water — for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
CART — A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product
and cart combination to overturn.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered
to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left un-used for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
• If this product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other), it will fit into the
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an
outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Fig. A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION – PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION –
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER
CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND
SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVVERT.
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NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV
SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820-
40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR
PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR,
SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE
CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE
BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE
ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
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Recording equipment and copyright: You may use
this product only to reproduce or copy materials for
which you own the copyright or have obtained
permission to copy from the copyright owner or for
which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce
or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have
obtained permission from the copyright owner or
otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy,
you may be violating the law, including copyright
law, and may be subject to payment of damages and
other remedies. K018US_En
This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which
requires repair will be charged for even during the
warranty period. K041_En
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
cords associated with accessories sold with the
product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California and other governmental
entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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Wash hands after handling
T
his product contains mercury. Disposal of this
material may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the Electronics
Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.
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POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power
cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a
piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
cords. The power cords should be routed such that they
are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord
can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check
the power cord once in a while. When you find it
damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En
DANGER
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
DO NOT OPERATE THIS DVD/VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR
THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES
ON THE DVD/VCR.
WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?
When cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water
vapour in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This
is called moisture condensation.
MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOW-
ING CASES;
• When you move this DVD/VCR from a cold to a warm place.
• After heating a cold room or under extremely humid condi-
tions.
WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS;
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet, set the STANDBY/ON
switch to ON and leave the unit at room temperature until
moisture condensation disappears. Depending on the sur-
rounding conditions, this may take from two or three hours.
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit
you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how
you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that
lets the sound come through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly,
without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound.
So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by
setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your
hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound
level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent
hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we
want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will
provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of
sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,
thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
CAUTION:
This product is a class 1 laser product, but this
product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1.
To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers
or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: inside of the unit
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
CAUTION
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B
QUAND OUVERT. ÉVITEZ TOUT EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.
KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA
DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT UTSÄTTA DIG FÖR STRÅLEN.
CUANDO SE ABRE HAY RADIACIÓN LÁSER DE CLASE 3B VISIBLE
E INVISIBLE. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN A LOS RAYOS LÁSER.
BEI GEÖFENETER ABDECKUNG IST SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE
LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B IM GERÄTEINNEREN
VORHANDEN. AUGEN NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHLAUSSETZEN!
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LUOKAN 3B LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
ATTENTION
ADVARSEL
VARNING
VORSICHT
VARO!
PRECAUCIAÓN
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UNDO FINALIZE ............................................................. 28
DIMMER (Brightness of the display window) .............. 29
DISPLAY (Turning the screen display
“ON” or “OFF”) ............................................................... 29
Setting the screen .......................................................... 29
TV SCREEN ..................................................................... 29
STILL MODE .................................................................... 29
LINE1 INPUT / LINE2 INPUT ......................................... 30
Setting the image quality .............................................. 30
BRIGHTNESS ................................................................. 30
Setting the audio ............................................................ 30
DRC ................................................................................. 30
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT ............................................. 31
SAP (Second Audio Program) ...................................... 31
Setting the recording ..................................................... 31
INITIAL REC TO .............................................................. 31
INITIAL REC MODE ........................................................ 31
AUTO CHAPTER ............................................................. 31
INDEX PICTURE ............................................................. 31
Setting the channel ....................................................... 32
TV/CABLE SELECT ......................................................... 32
AUTO CH MEMORY ....................................................... 32
ADD/DELETE (channels) ............................................... 32
Setting other items ........................................................ 32
JPEG INTERVAL .............................................................. 32
05 Playback
Playback procedure ....................................................... 33
Playback by selecting a title .......................................... 34
Checking media information ........................................ 35
Special playback ............................................................ 36
Fast forward playback .................................................... 36
Review playback ............................................................. 36
Still playback .................................................................. 36
Frame advance ............................................................... 36
Slow motion playback .................................................... 36
Locating a chapter or track ........................................... 36
Commercial skip / Locating a specific scene .............. 37
Repeat playback ............................................................. 38
One touch repeat ........................................................... 38
A-B repeat playback ....................................................... 38
Title, Chapter repeat playback ...................................... 38
Title selection / DVD menu ............................................ 39
Changing angles / Zooming .......................................... 40
Changing soundtrack language ................................... 41
Changing the subtitle language ................................... 41
The CD Track Info screen............................................... 42
01 Before you start
Features .............................................................................8
Discs which can be played back ..................................... 9
Discs on which video can be recorded ........................ 10
Recording format ........................................................... 10
Disc playback in other players ...................................... 11
02 Controls and displays
Front panel ...................................................................... 12
Rear panel....................................................................... 12
Display window .............................................................. 13
Remote control ............................................................... 14
Putting the batteries in the remote control ................. 15
Remote control basics ................................................... 15
Using the remote control .............................................. 15
Power Source ................................................................. 15
03 Connecting up
Antenna connection ...................................................... 16
Cable TV connections .................................................... 18
Connections with the TV or audio component ............ 20
04 Getting started
Auto clock setting / Setting the video channel ........... 22
SETUP MENU ................................................................. 23
Using the SETUP MENU ............................................... 23
Setting the language ..................................................... 24
OSD LANGUAGE ............................................................ 24
DVD MENU ..................................................................... 24
AUDIO ............................................................................. 24
SUBTITLE ........................................................................ 24
Setting the parental control .......................................... 25
Selecting parental control ............................................. 25
Temporarily cancelling parental control ...................... 25
Setting the clock ............................................................ 26
CLOCK (manually) .......................................................... 26
AUTO CLOCK .................................................................. 26
STANDARD TIME (Time zone) ....................................... 26
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ............................................... 26
Setting the disc .............................................................. 27
REFORMAT ..................................................................... 27
NEW DISC FORMAT ...................................................... 27
FINALIZE ......................................................................... 28
PROTECT DISC ............................................................... 28
Contents
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Erasing a scene (Edit title) ............................................ 66
Combining the title ........................................................ 68
Erasing a playlist ............................................................ 69
Editing an original title .................................................. 70
Adding a chapter mark .................................................. 70
Combining chapters ...................................................... 72
Changing an original title name ................................... 72
Erasing a scene (Edit title) ............................................ 73
Erasing an original title ................................................. 74
Changing a disc name .................................................. 75
Using the keyboard screen ........................................... 76
08 Dubbing
Dubbing a tape onto a disc ........................................... 78
Dubbing a disc onto a tape ........................................... 79
Dubbing only the specified titles or the playlist .......... 79
Dubbing using other equipment .................................. 80
When a video is recorded using this unit .................... 80
09 Additional information
Language code list ......................................................... 81
Screen sizes and disc formats ...................................... 81
Glossary .......................................................................... 82
Error/Warning message list .......................................... 84
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 86
Handling discs ............................................................... 88
Storing discs ................................................................... 88
Damaged discs .............................................................. 88
Cleaning the pickup lens ............................................... 88
Handling video tapes ..................................................... 88
Storing video tapes ........................................................ 88
Video head cleaning ...................................................... 89
Moving the recorder ...................................................... 89
Resetting the recorder ................................................... 89
Hints on installation ...................................................... 89
Specifications ................................................................. 90
* WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio) compatibility
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other coun-
tries.
Playing back a selected track ....................................... 42
Random playback .......................................................... 43
Repeat playback of selected track ................................ 43
Repeat playback of all tracks ........................................ 43
Playing back programs .................................................. 43
Playing back track by specifying the time ................... 43
MP3/WMA*/JPEG playback .......................................... 44
Using the BROWSER screen ........................................ 44
When the file to be displayed is selected..................... 44
Playing back MP3/WMA files........................................ 45
Playing back JPEG files ................................................. 46
Progressive scan ............................................................ 47
Different scanning modes ............................................. 47
Loading and unloading a cassette tape ....................... 48
Loading ........................................................................... 48
Unloading ....................................................................... 48
Cassette tape playback .................................................. 49
Forward/Reverse picture search mode ........................ 49
Special playback ............................................................ 50
Picture search ................................................................ 50
Still picture ..................................................................... 50
Slow motion .................................................................... 50
Frame by frame picture ................................................. 50
Adjusting tracking condition ........................................ 50
Repeat playback ............................................................. 50
Commercial skip ............................................................ 50
To display VCR operation status ................................... 50
ZERO RETURN function / Video index search system .....
51
06 Recording
Read this before recording on disc .............................. 52
Recording a TV program ............................................... 54
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) ............................... 56
VCR Plus+® programming system .............................. 57
Timer recording .............................................................. 59
Stereo recording and playback ..................................... 62
07 Editing
Editing the disc .............................................................. 63
Editing a playlist ............................................................. 64
Creating a playlist .......................................................... 64
Changing a title name ................................................... 65
: DVD-Video : DVD-R
: DVD-RW in VR mode : Audio CD and CD-R/CD-RW
: DVD-RW in Video mode : Video tape
DVD-Video
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
CD
VCR
Media mark
Each applicable media are indicated using the symbol shown below.
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Before you start
01
Features
Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but
you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings
using DVD-RW, DVD-R discs with this unit. In addition,
you can enjoy editing the programs you record.
Playback function
• A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound
DVD-Video
When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliant
devices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful surround
sound.
• Playback the scene you want to see immediately
DVD-Video
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
As DVD’s do not require rewinding like video tapes, you
can get to the scene you wish to watch immediately. A
variety of search functions allow you to find the scene
you wish to watch.
• Title menu
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
As thumbnail images are displayed in the title menu,
you can find the title you want to play back quickly.
• The title list appears on finalized DVD-RW disc
(recorded in the Video mode) and DVD-R disc.
• MP3/WMA/JPEG playback
CD
MP3 and WMA files can be played back. Also, you can
display JPEG files on the TV screen and enjoy them as a
slide show.
Note
• WMA and JPEG files can only be played back with
RT501.
• Progressive scan
DVD-Video
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
This unit supports the progressive scanning system. If
your TV is equipped with component video input jacks
which support the progressive video input, you can
enjoy high quality picture. Check your TV/monitor for
compatibility with this feature.
Recording function
• Timer recording
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R VCR
You can program the recorder to record up to 12
programs, up to a month in advance, using the
VCR Plus+®system*1 for easy programming if you want.
As well as single programs, you can specify daily or
weekly recordings, too.
*1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks
of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
• One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
VCR
The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a
simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.
Edit function
• Editing recorded material without changing the
original titles
VR mode
You can create a playlist based on the original titles. The
playlist won’t affect the original titles. If you erase the
playlist, the original titles remain. It is recommended to
create and edit the playlist to prevent important titles
from being erased accidentally.
• Chapter mark
VR mode
You can add (or delete) a chapter mark to (from) the
original title. This function is useful when searching for
the scene you wish to watch that you have marked with
the Chapter mark function.
• Erasing scenes
VR mode
You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created
playlist or the original titles.
• Combining titles
VR mode
You can combine several original titles or playlists to a
separate playlist.
Dubbing function
• Dubbing a tape onto a disc or a disc onto a tape
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
VCR
With just this one unit, you can dub however you like,
from video tape to disc, or from disc to video tape.
• Dubbing cannot be carried out when attempting to
copy a “copy guarded” video tape or disc.
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Before you start
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Older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may
reject DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. If you want to share
DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older
recorder/writer, we recommend using Ver. 1.1 discs.
The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorder
compatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs.
Model Playable
DVR-7000
DVR-810H/DVR-57H
DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H
Recordable
Yes1,2,3
Yes1
No
No
1 Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing. Unfinalized
VR mode and Video mode discs may not play.
2Cannot read the CPRM information will show in the display
when you load a disc. However, this will not affect playback.
3 Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.
Discs which can be played back
In this unit, use only discs that meet the standard, such
as those bearing the below logo marks on the disc label
surface. If you use a non-standard disc, we cannot
guarantee playback. Even if such a disc can be played
back, we cannot guarantee the image or sound quality.
The DVD logo is a registered trademark.
* This unit is designed to playback music Compact
Discs (CD) that conform to the CD standard. CDs
that contain (copy-restriction) signals to protect
copyrights cannot be played back.
• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
• Playability of ‘DualDisc’
– The DVD-Audio content on DVD side of a
DualDisc cannot be played with this product.
– The DVD-Video content on DVD side of a DualDisc
may or may not be played with this product.
– Since audio content on ‘non-DVD’ side of a
DualDisc is not compliant with the Compact Disc
Digital Audio specification, it may or may not be
played with this product.
– If you need further information about playability of
DualDisc, please see ‘Service & Support’ on the
Pioneer web site (www.pioneerelectronics.com)
Media type Logo mark
DVD-Video
DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2
Ver.1.1CPRM support
DVD-R Ver.2.0 (Ver.2.0/4x/8x)
Audio CD*
CD-R/CD-RW
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Region management information
This unit is designed and manufactured to support the
region management information that is recorded on a
DVD disc. If the region number written on the DVD disc
does not correspond to the region number of this unit,
this unit cannot play that disc.
• The region number of this unit is “1”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video discs marked with
labels containing “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
1
Operating DVD-Video
• Some operations of DVD-Video may be prohibited
by the manufacturer, or some operation methods or
functions of the DVD-Video may be different from
the description in this manual.
• If you attempt an operation that is prohibited by
either the disc or the unit, a “ ” mark will appear
on the TV monitor. For operations prohibited by the
disc, see the information that came with the disc.
• When the menu screen or the operation guide
appears during disc playback, follow the displayed
information.
Discs which cannot be played back
The discs listed below cannot be played back in general.
Even if one of these can be played back, it may not be
played back correctly. If a disc is played back by
mistake, extensively loud sounds may blow the speakers
or may damage the hearing of those in hearing range.
Do not playback the discs listed below.
CDG, Photo-CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, CD-EXTRA,
VCD, SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM,
DVD+R/RW, DVD audio, etc.
The below DVD-Video may not be played back.
• DVD-Video that do not have the region number “1”
or “ALL”.
• PAL or SECAM DVD-Video.
• Prohibited or business-use DVD-Video.
CD-R/CD-RWs cannot be played back for the
following reasons.
• Compatibility of the disc and this unit.
• Compatibility of the disc and the recorder used.
• Unfinalized discs.
Do not playback the following discs. Playback of
these discs may cause a failure.
• Discs on which paper, labels or stickers are affixed.
• Discs that have sticky areas left by adhesive tape.
• Special-shaped discs.
PC-created disc compatibility
Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be
playable in this unit due to the setting of the application
software used to create the disc. In these particular
instances, check with the software publisher for more
detailed information.
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Discs on which video can be recorded
To record video with this unit, use the discs below:
Media type Logo mark
DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2
Ver.1.1CPRM support
DVD-R Ver.2.0 (Ver.2.0 /4x /8x)
DVD-RW
• The disc can be erased and used again about 1,000
times.
• Only the VR mode can be used for Ver.1.0 discs.
• With Ver.1.1/1.2 discs, you can record by selecting
the VR mode or Video mode.
• When you record in the VR mode, you can
repeatedly record and erase. By erasing
unnecessary titles, you effectively increase
remaining time.
• When you record in the Video mode, you can
record until the disc becomes full.
• When you use the Video mode, you can newly
record on the disc by formatting the disc. However,
if the disc is formatted, all the recorded contents
will be erased.
DVD-R
• You can record on the disc only in the Video mode.
• You can record until the disc becomes full.
• Finalizing the discs allows playback on other DVD
players. However, the finalized discs can no longer
be recorded.
• Discs can be recorded to repeatedly until they are
finalized.
Note
• There are some players that cannot playback discs
that were recorded with this unit. We cannot
guarantee the playback with other units.
• This unit cannot record on CD-R or CD-RW.
• This unit may not be able to record to or playback
from discs that have been recorded on other units
due to the recording conditions, surface dirt or
scratches.
• Other units may not be able to record to or
playback from discs that have been recorded on the
unit due to the recording conditions, surface dirt or
scratches.
Recording format
This unit has two modes for formatting discs for
recording: VR mode and Video mode.
When a blank, new disc is loaded into this unit, the
automatic format function starts to format the disc. (For
the disc format setting in this step, see page 27.)
VR mode
• This mode can be used for DVD-RW.
• In this mode, the discs can be recorded and edited
repeatedly.
• The disc recorded in this mode can be played back
with other DVD-RW-compatible players.
• When a Ver.1.1 CPRM or Ver. 1.2 disc is used, you
can record a “Copy Once” program (see page 53).
Video mode
• This mode can be used for DVD-R and DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1/1.2).
• When you finalize the disc after recording, the disc
recorded with this unit can be played back with
other DVD players.
• Recording, editing or playback of an unfinalized
disc can be done only with this unit. However, there
is some limitation to editing operations.
• In this mode, you cannot record a “Copy Once”
program (see page 53).
• When you record a TV program of a bilingual
broadcast, only one of the audio modes can be
recorded. You have to select it.
Format modes that can be used each disc
The usable format depends on the media type as shown
in the below table.
Media type Format
DVD-RW
Ver.1.0
DVD-RW
Ver.1.1 and
1.2
DVD-R
Ver.2.0
(Ver.2.0/4x/8x)
Available functions
VR mode
VR mode
Video mode
Video mode
Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
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Title/Chapter/Track
A DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, and
smaller partitions within them called “Chapters”.
A music CD has other partitions called “Tracks”. A
number is allotted to each partition and these numbers
are called “title numbers”, “chapter numbers” or “track
numbers”.
CHAPTER 1
TITLE 1 TITLE 2
DVD DISC
CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3CHAPTER 1
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 TRACK 5
Audio-CD
When recording in the VR mode
One-time recording is set to 1 title (1 chapter). However,
if you stop recording temporarily or erase scenes by
editing, the chapter will automatically be partitioned.
The interval between chapters can be specified. (See
page 31.)
When recording in the Video mode
One-time recording is set to 1 title. In recording,
chapters are set automatically. The interval between
chapters can be specified. (See page 31.)
Note
• The title, chapter and track are numbered, but
some discs may not record the numbers.
• Recording on DVD-R/RW in the Video mode is a
new standard approved at the 2000 DVD forum.
Conformity to this standard varies with each DVD
player manufacturer. Some models of DVD player
or DVD-ROM drive, therefore, will not playback
recorded videos.
Disc playback in other players
A disc recorded in this unit can be finalized. The disc
can be played back in other players that can playback
DVD-RW and DVD-R.
For more information on finalization, see “FINALIZE” in
“Setting the disc” (page 28).
When recording in the VR mode
Even if a disc recorded in the VR mode is finalized, you
can record or edit by cancelling the finalization. (See
“UNDO FINALIZE” on page 28.)
When you playback the disc with another player, make
sure that the DVD player supports DVD-RW and bears
the following mark.
When recording in the Video mode
When a disc recorded in the Video mode is finalized, it
cannot be recorded onto any more. Therefore, before
finalization, be sure to perform all desired recording.
After finalization, a title list that can be used by the DVD
player is automatically created.
Note
• The finalization process may require from a few
minutes up to 1 hour depending on the disc type
and the amount of free space on the disc.
• A DVD-RW Ver.1.1/1.2 recorded in the Video mode
cannot be recorded or edited after finalization, but
if you format the disc by erasing all the content, you
can again record on this disc.
• A finalized disc may not play because of the
condition of the DVD or the compatibility with the
player used for playback.
• Some players may not playback the discs recorded
with this unit. We cannot guarantee the playback
using other players.
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FF (Fast Forward) button
REW (Rewind) button
DVD/VCR common
AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO
IN (LINE 2) jacks
VCR/DVD button
STANDBY/ON
button
VCR EJECT button
Disc tray
REC button
PLAY button
Cassette Loading Slot
IR Remote senser
OPEN/CLOSE button
DVD S-VIDEO IN (LINE 2) jack
STOP button
DVD indicator
VCR indicator
CHANNEL –/+ buttons
DUBBING button
Display window
Rear panel
AC power cord
FAN
Make sure that when installed
the fan is not obstructed.
DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack
DVD/VCR common
AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT jacks
DVD AUDIO (L/R)
OUT jacks
DVD/VCR common
AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO
IN (LINE 1) jacks
DVD S-VIDEO
IN (LINE 1) jack
DVD S-VIDEO
OUT jack
DVD COMPONENT
OUT jacks
DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack
RF IN jack
RF OUT jack
Front panel
Chapter 2
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Display window
P
2
1 3
4
No. Display Description
Lights during video tape playback.
1
Video tape is temporarily stopped.
Lights during video tape recording.
Progressive scanning mode.
Timer recording display.
P
2
4
Appears when a CD is inserted.
Appears when a CD-R is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-Video is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-R is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-RW is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted. When the disc is set to video mode, VR does not appear.
Appears when the tuner built into this unit is not selected. When you press TV/VIDEO, TV disappears.
Video tape is in the unit.
Clock display (Colon [ : ] flashes).
Counter display in hour/minute/second for VCR/DVD, minute/second for CD.
Cable TV channel display.
TV channel display.
Track number display for CD.
Display for afternoon (out in the morning).
The external input channel (L1 or L2) display.
Error display.
Lights during playback of DVD and CD. Flashes in auto resume.
DVD or CD is temporarily stopped.
Lights during DVD recording.
CD
CD-R
DVD
DVD-R
DVD-RW
VR
TV
10:00
01H00M00S
C 36CH
2CH
TRK 002
PM
L1/L2
Err
3
4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or EP is selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.
2 VCR recording modes. SP or EP is selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.
SP/EP
XP/SP/LP/EP
Appears when a CD-RW is inserted.
CD-RW
Note
• Some discs may not playback correctly, or chapter number, playback time, etc may not be displayed.
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Remote control
1 STANDBY/ON (page 22)
Turns power on/off.
2 VCR EJECT (page 48)
Ejects the cassette tapes.
3 DVD OPEN/CLOSE (page 33)
Opens or closes the tray.
4 DVD/VCR (page 78, 79)
Switches to operation between VCR
and DVD.
5 0-9
Use for direct TV channel selection of
TV (page 54); setting the input (page
37, 76); entering a password (page
25); entering a Pluscode for VCR
Plus+ timer programming (page 58).
6 TIMER REC (page 59, 61)
Sets the unit to start recording at a
preset time.
7 INPUT SELECT (page 80)
Switches between the external
inputs.
8 VCR Plus+ (page 58)
Display the VCR Plus+ program
screen.
9 RETURN (page 23, 45)
Closes the menu window.
10 CANCEL
Cancels input data in the setting
mode (page 25); deletes the timer
recording program (page 59, 61).
11 TITLE MENU/TOP MENU (page 34,
39, 42, 64)
Selects titles of a DVD disc.
12 CH +/– (page 54)
Use to select TV channels.
/
(page 23, 33, 37, 60)
Up/down cursor buttons
13 TRK +/– (page 50)
Use to adjust the VCR manual
playback tracking.
/
(page 33, 37, 60)
Left/right cursor buttons
14 ENTER (page 23, 33, 37, 58, 60)
Use to select menu options.
15 DVD MENU (page 39)
Displays the menu of the DVD disc.
16 SETUP (page 23, 58, 60)
Displays the setup menu.
17 STOP (page 33, 49, 55)
Stops playback or recording.
18 PLAY (page 33, 49)
Starts playback.
19 PAUSE/STILL (page 36, 50)
Pauses recording or playback (press
again to restart).
20 SKIP
/
(page 36)
Skips forward or back chapters.
21 INDEX –
/ +
(page 51)
Searches for INDEX marks on a tape
22 REW/SEARCH – (page 36, 49, 50)
Rewind/review playback
23 F.FWD/SEARCH + (page 36, 49, 50)
Fast forward/forward search playback
24 ONE TOUCH REPEAT (page 38)
Repeats playback of the last 10
seconds of video.
25 CM SKIP (page 37, 50)
Skips commercial breaks.
26 SLOW (page 36, 50)
Starts slow motion playback.
27 REC (page 54, 56, 80)
Starts recording.
28 REC MODE/SPEED (page 54, 56)
Selects the recording mode.
29 DUBBING (page 78)
Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR.
30 AUDIO/AUDIO SELECT
Switches sound between mono and
stereo (page 62); changes the
language of the DVD (page 41).
31 DISPLAY (page 35, 51)
Displays VCR or DVD operation
status.
32 ZOOM (page 40)
33 REPEAT A-B (page 38)
Repeats playback between A and B.
34 ZERO RETURN (page 51)
Stops the tape when the counter
reaches 00H00M00S.
35 COUNTER RESET (page 51)
Resets the counter to 00H00M00S.
36 ANGLE (page 40)
Changes the DVD playback angle.
37 SUBTITLE (page 41)
Selects subtitles of the DVD disc.
38 ATR (page 50)
Digital auto tracking for VCR
playback.
39 PLAY MODE (page 37)
Selects the playback mode.
40 REPEAT (page 38, 50)
Selects the repeat playback mode.
41 CLOCK/COUNTER (page 51)
Changes the front panel display
mode.
42 TV/VIDEO (page 22, 55)
Switches input between the TV and
VIDEO.
43 PROGRESSIVE (page 47)
Activates the progressive scanning
mode.
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Putting the batteries in the remote
control
1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of
the remote control.
2 Insert two AAA/R03 batteries into the battery
compartment following the indications (+,–) inside the
compartment.
3 Close the cover.
Note
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as
leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:
• Don't mix new and old batteries together.
• Don't use different kinds of battery together-
although they may look similar, different batteries
may have different voltages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each
battery match the indications in the battery
compartment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going
to be used for a month or more.
• Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be
recharged; they can overheat ant rupture. (Follow
battery manufacturer’s directions.)
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction's rules that apply in your country
or area.
Remote control basics
• Press STANDBY/ON to turn the DVD/VCR on or off.
• Press CH + or CH – to move through the channels
one channel at a time.
• The
/
/
/
are also used to navigate on-
screen menu system.
• You can directly access specific channels using
numeric keys.
• Each press of DVD/VCR, switches the screen
between the DVD screen (DVD mode) and the VCR
screen (VCR mode).
Using the remote control
Keep in mind the following when using the remote
control:
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the
remote and the remote sensor on the unit.
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong
sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit's
remote sensor.
• Remote controllers for different devices can
interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for
other equipment located close to this unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in
the operating range of the remote.
• Use within the operating range and angle, as
shown.
AC OutletWider Hole
and Blade
Polarized AC Cord Plug
(One blade is wider than the other.)
Power Source
TO USE AC POWER SOURCE
Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on
AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz
polarized AC outlet.
Note
• Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than
the specified voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attached
power cord only.
• If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-
polarized AC outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the
blade. It is the user’s responsibility to have an
electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
• If you cause a static discharge when touching the
unit and the unit fails to function, simply unplug
the unit from the AC outlet and plug it back in. The
unit should return to normal operation.
30
30
23ft
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Combination UHF/VHF antenna with
75 Ω coaxial cable
Combination UHF/VHF antenna with
300 Ω twin lead (flat) wire
2
Chapter 3
Connecting up
Important
• Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and
unplugged from the wall outlet.
Antenna connection
If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a Cable TV subscriber, skip ahead to page 18
for the proper connections.
ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION
The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and
connect it to the DVD/VCR. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting an
antenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram.
1
75 Ω coaxial cable
DVD/VCR
300 Ω twin lead (flat)
wire
Matching transformer
300 Ω input
75 Ω output
(not supplied)
DVD/VCR
UHF
VHF
300 Ω twin lead (flat) wire
DVD/VCR
Combiner
75/300 Ω input
75 Ω output
(not supplied)
75 Ω coaxial cable
Separate UHF and VHF antennas
3
Note
• If both UHF and VHF antennas have 300 Ω twin lead
(flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 Ω inputs
and one 75 Ω output.
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DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION
After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV.
Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the
connection diagram.
This DVD/VCR has a single 75 Ω output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate UHF and VHF antenna inputs
(numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for UHF and VHF reception.
Note
• If a UHF or VHF antenna is used, set the TV/CABLE menu option to the “TV” mode.
TV with single 75 Ω UHF/VHF antenna input
TV
To DVR/VCR
RF antenna cable (supplied)
1
TV
To DVR/VCR
RF antenna cable (supplied)
Splitter
75 Ω input
75/300 Ω outputs
(not supplied)
TV with 300 Ω UHF and 75 Ω VHF antenna inputs
2
TV with 300 Ω UHF and 300 Ω VHF antenna inputs
3
Note
• A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna to
the DVD/VCR properly.
• For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of an
outdoor type antenna is required.
• If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.
Note
• If both UHF and VHF antennas have 300 Ω twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 Ω inputs
and one 75 Ω output.
TV
To DVR/VCR
RF antenna cable (supplied)
Splitter
75 Ω input
300 Ω outputs
(not supplied)
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Cable TV connections
Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription chan-
nels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable
company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a
special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
1
Allows
• Recording of
nonscrambled channels.
• Use of the programmable
timer.
• Recording of one channel
while watching another.
3
Allows
• Recording of
nonscrambled channels.
• Use of the programmable
timer.
• Recording an un-
scrambled channel while
watching any channel
selected at the converter
box.
Prevents
• Recording scrambled
channels.
Note
• If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built into
the DVD/VCR, the converter must be set to the video
channel output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4).
DVD/VCR
Incoming cable
TV
Allows
• Recording of channels
through the converter box
(scrambled and un-
scrambled).
• Using the programmable
timer to record only the
channel selected at the
converter box.
Prevents
• Recording one channel
while watching another.
• Using the DVD/VCR tuner
to select channels.
2
Note
• To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCR
tuner must be tuned to the converter output
channel, usually channel 3 or 4.
DVD/VCR
Incoming cable
TV
Converter/
descrambler
Note
• Whenever a converter/descrambler box is placed before the DVD/VCR, you must tune the DVD/VCR to the
output of the converter/descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.
DVD/VCR
TV
Converter/
descrambler
Incoming
cable
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Important
• Make sure the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” mode.
This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled
programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult
your local Cable TV company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are
many ways to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.
4
Allows
• Recording of one channel
while watching another.
• Using the programmable
timer to record only the
channel selected at the
converter box.
• Recording of all channels
through the converter box.
Prevents
• Watching scrambled
channels while recording
another channel.
• Using the DVD/VCR tuner
to select channels.
5
Allows
• Recording of
nonscrambled channels.
• Recording of one channel
while watching another.
• Watching premium
channels through the
converter while recording
nonscrambled channels.
• Using the programmable
timer.
Prevents
• Recording scrambled
channels.
Allows
• Recording of all channels
through the converter box.
• Recording a scrambled or
unscrambled channel
while watching another
(scrambled or
unscrambled) channel.
• Using the programmable
timer to record only the
channel selected at the
converter box.
Prevents
• Using the DVD/VCR tuner
to select channels.
6
DVD/VCR
TV
Converter/
descrambler
Incoming
cable
Splitter
A/B switch
DVD/VCR
TV
Converter/descrambler
Incoming
cable
Splitter
A/B switch
DVD/VCR
TV
Converter/
descrambler
Incoming
cable
Splitter
A/B switch
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DVD/VCR
To Video input
To Audio (R) input
To Audio (L) input
TV
Audio/video cable
(supplied)
Audio (R) output
Audio (L) output
Video output
Connect to a TV with S-Video output (for DVD/CD playback)
If your TV has an S-Video input, you can get higher quality by connecting it with the S-Video output of the unit using
an S-Video cable (not supplied) instead of connecting the video input of the TV to the video output jack of the unit.
Connections with the TV or audio component
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent
on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for the
location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
Connect to a TV with Audio/Video output
You can enjoy playback by connecting the unit to a TV.
Connect the unit to a TV equipped with audio input (L/R) and video input jacks using the supplied audio/video cable.
Connect to a TV with Component video output (for DVD/CD playback)
You can enjoy the highest quality picture by connecting the unit’s component video out jacks to the component
video input jacks of your TV, with component video cables (not supplied).
DVD/VCR
To Component
video input
DVD audio (R) output
To Audio (R) input
Audio cable (not supplied)
DVD audio (L) output
To Audio (L) input
TV
Component video cable
(not supplied)
Component
video output
DVD/VCR
To S-Video input
S-Video output
DVD audio (R) output
To Audio (R) input
Audio cable (not supplied)
DVD audio (L) output
To Audio (L) input
S-Video cable (not supplied)
TV
Note
• When connecting to a TV using the video or S-Video jack, make sure that the progressive indicator on the display
window is not lit. If it is lit, the video and S-Video outputs do not feed the correct signals and you cannot see any
picture. To turn off the progressive indicator, make the progressive scanning mode inactive (see page 47).
• If the component video input jacks on a TV are the BNC type, use an adapter to convert the RCA jacks from the
component video cables to BNC (not supplied).
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Note
• You may connect to a TV with a component video
cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied)
instead of a video cable (not supplied).
Use this connection to connect an:
•AV amplifier with built-in *Dolby Digital
decoder
•AV amplifier with built-in *DTS decoder
Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio output
You can enjoy high quality audio by connecting the audio output to your amplifier.
Connect the audio output jacks to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier.
Connect to an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround (for DVD/CD playback)
If you are using an Amplifier with a built-in digital surround as follows, you can enjoy the various audio systems such
as Dolby Digital and DTS by using the optical or coaxial digital output.
Stereo Amplifier
To Audio (R) inputTo Audio (L) input
Audio cable (not supplied)
Audio (R) output
Audio (L) output
DVD/VCR
Connecting the optical digital cable (for DVD/CD playback)
You may connect to an AV Amplifier with an optical digital cable (not supplied) instead of a coaxial digital
cable.
When you connect the optical digital cable (not supplied), remove the dust protection cap from the rear panel.
When not using the optical digital cable, attach the dust protection cap to protect against dust.
Note
•The DVD OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL, COAXIAL, AUDIO L/R, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT) are useful only for
DVD section. The VHS signal is output only from the composite jacks (DVD/VCR OUTPUT) and UHF/VHF
OUT.
• When you make the connections above, do not set DOLBY DIGITAL to DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS to ON on the AV
amplifier. If you do, a loud noise will suddenly come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
• Caution for the optical digital audio output connector: Do not connect to an amplifier (with an optical digital input
connector) which does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may
cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.
• If you use an optical or a coaxial connection, when you play a DVD-RW (VR mode) which was recorded from a
bilingual broadcast, you can only hear the audio mode that was selected when it was recorded. See page 10.
• DTS audio will be output only from the COAXIAL or OPTICAL output. To hear DTS audio, DTS-Decoder is necessary.
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, only noise will be heard from the speakers or analogue stereo outputs.
• Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with the unit.
DVD/VCR
AV Amplifier with
built-in decoder
Video output
To Video intput
Coaxial digital
audio output
Coaxial digital
cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
TV
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Note
•If the unit does not operate properly, or there is
no key operation from the unit and/or the
remote control: Static electricity, etc., may affect
the operation. Disconnect the AC power cord once,
then connect it again.
Chapter 4
Getting started
Auto clock setting
Preparation:
You must connect the antenna or cable before connect-
ing the AC cord to the power source.
Wait 30 minutes with the power turned off, after the
antenna or cable is connected, for the auto clock
feature to activate.
After the clock is set automatically, you may have to set
the time zone and daylight saving time. (See page 26.)
Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the DVD/VCR after the
auto clock operation completed.
• When shipped from the factory, the “AUTO CLOCK”
option is set to “ON” position.
• If you turn the DVD/VCR on during auto clock
setting, the clock is not set.
• After a power failure or disconnection of the power
plug, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, wait
30 minutes before turning the DVD/VCR on.
• With cable box connection, if the auto clock setting
is unsuccessful, select the PBS channel carrying
the XDS information, then turn the DVD/VCR off.
After 30 minutes, turn the DVD/VCR on.
• If the clock is not set automatically, set the clock
manually. (See page 26.)
Setting the video channel
To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or
to watch a program selected by the VCR’s channel
selector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video
channel).
When a TV is connected with the 75 Ω coaxial cable
only:
1 Press and hold 3 or 4 on the remote control for 3
seconds in the standby mode to select CH 3 or 4.
The selected channel number will flash on the
display for about 4 seconds.
2 Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to corre-
spond with the channel selected in step 1.
3 Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the DVD/VCR.
4 Press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO position.
The TV indicator will appear in the display.
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SETUP MENU
The SETUP MENU consists of several menus where you
can make various settings concerning language, audio
functions, and images. In addition, this menu includes a
clock, channel and other things that require setting just
after purchase.
For details of each menu, see the corresponding section
in this chapter.
Using the SETUP MENU
The following example shows the basic setting proce-
dure of the SETUP MENU. The remote control keys that
operate the SETUP MENU are displayed at the bottom of
the screen.
Note
• For items that require different operations from the
basic setting procedure, the setting procedure is
described in each individual section.
• The item which is indicated by green color cannot
be selected.
5 Select any channel to receive a TV station in
your area.
The channel number will appear on the screen for about
4 seconds.
For a push-button TV tuner
If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot
be tuned on your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/4
channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, playback a
prerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharp
color picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer to
your TV owner’s manual for details.
Note
•When shipped from factory, the video channel
is set to CH 3.
1 Press SETUP while the DVD and video tape is
stopped.
The SETUP MENU screen will appear.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
SELECT
2 Press or to select the desired menu and
press ENTER.
The submenu screen of the selected menu will appear.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
PARENTAL
CLOCK
DISC SETUP
OTHER
SETUP MENU
3 Press or to select the desired submenu and
press ENTER.
The screen for the selected submenu will appear.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
OSD LANGUAGE
DVD MENU
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
SETUP MENU
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
ENGLISH
4 Press or to select the desired item you
want, and press ENTER.
Selectable items will be listed.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
OSD LANGUAGE
DVD MENU
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
SETUP MENU
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
OTHER
AUTOMATIC
OFF
----
5 Press or to select the desired item and press
ENTER.
This completes the setting procedure.
• To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.
• To close the SETUP MENU, press SETUP.
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Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
The language you have selected will play if it is
recorded on the disc.
ORIGINAL
The unit will select the first priority language of each
disc.
OTHER
If you want to select another language, before
pressing ENTER, input the language code by using
the numeric keys. (See the Language code list on
page 81). Then press ENTER.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
Note
• If the selected language is not recorded on the
disc, the first-priority language is selected.
SUBTITLE
When several subtitles languages are recorded on DVD,
you can select the language to be used for the subtitles.
The selected language remains in effect after the power
is turned off or the disc is replaced.
Select “SUBTITLE” and select the menu language from
the list below.
Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
The subtitle is displayed with the selected language
if it is recorded on the disc.
OTHER
If you want to select another language, before
pressing ENTER, input the language code by using
the numeric keys. (See the Language code list on
page 81). Then press ENTER.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
AUTOMATIC
• The unit will automatically select the same lan-
guage in the AUDIO setting.
• When the unit selects the same language as the
AUDIO setting, the subtitles will not appear during
playback.
• When you do not use the same language as the
AUDIO setting, the subtitles will appear during
playback.
OFF
Subtitles do not appear.
Note
• If the selected language is not recorded on the
disc, the first-priority language is selected.
OSD LANGUAGE
You can set the language for on screen display.
Select “OSD LANGUAGE” and select the language from
the list below.
Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
DVD MENU
When several menu languages are recorded on a DVD,
you can select the language to be used for the DVD
menu.
Select “DVD MENU” and select the language from the
list below.
Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
The selected language is the first priority menu
language.
OTHER
If you want to select another language, before
pressing ENTER, input the language code by using
the numeric keys. (See the Language code list on
page 81). Then press ENTER.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
AUDIO
When several audio languages are recorded on a DVD,
you can select the audio language to be played back.
The selected language remains in effect after the power
is turned off or the disc is replaced.
Select “AUDIO” and select the audio language from the
list below.
Setting the language
You can choose the language of the menu screen, DVD
menu, DVD audio and subtitles.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “LANGUAGE” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For
the procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
OSD LANGUAGE
DVD MENU
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
ENGLISH
SELECT
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Setting the parental control
Some discs are specified as not suitable for children.
This unit can prevent playback of such discs.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “PARENTAL” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the
procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
PARENTAL
CLOCK
DISC SETUP
OTHER
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
PARENTAL
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
DELETE
- - - -
INPUT NO.
09
CANCEL
SELECT
PARENTAL
OFF
Selecting parental control
Select “PARENTAL” and select the parental control level.
If the recorder is set to a lower level than the disc, it will
require you to enter a password before the disc will play.
To lock the selected parental control level
1 To lock the selected parental control level, press
or to select “PASSWORD”.
2 Use the numeric keys to input a 4-digit pass-
word.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
• Be sure to remember this number!
3 Press ENTER.
1234
change to
----
To cancel the locked parental control level
1 Select “PASSWORD” shown in step 1 of the
above section and use the numeric keys to input
the password.
2 Press ENTER.
The locked mark “ ” will change to an unlocked
mark “ ”.
Then, you can change the parental control level, or
enter a new password.
Note
• The selected level will apply to operations executed
after this.
• The unit cannot restrict playback of some discs.
• Some discs may not be encoded with specific
rating level information though its disc jacket says
“adult”. Parental control will not work with those
discs.
• If you forget the password, you can reset the
recorder to its factory settings (see Resetting the
recorder on page 89), then set a new password.
Temporarily cancelling parental control
Parental control can temporarily be cancelled with
some DVDs.
1 Playback a DVD. (See page 33.)
2 If the DVD disc has been designed to tempo-
rarily cancel the rating level, the screen that follows
the “READING” screen will change. If you select
“YES” with the ENTER, the message “YOUR DISC
EXCEEDS THE PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL 1.” (for
example) will then appear.
YOUR DISC EXCEEDS THE PARENTAL
CONTROL LEVEL 1.
PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL
CANCEL PICTURE
3 If you wish to cancel the set rating level tempo-
rarily, select “PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL” with or
, then press ENTER. If the password has been
selected, the password input screen will appear.
Alternatively, if the password has not been set, playback
will commence. If you don’t know (or have forgotten) the
password, select “CANCEL PICTURE”.
The setting screen will disappear. Press OPEN/CLOSE to
remove the disc.
4 Use the numeric keys to input the password.
• To interrupt the input process, press RETURN.
5 Press ENTER.
6 Playback will commence if the entered pass-
word was correct.
Note
• This temporary cancellation of the rating level will
remain active until the disc is ejected.
When the disc is ejected, the original rating level
will be set again automatically.
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Setting the clock
The clock is set to the correct time automatically, but it
can also be set manually. The clock can be set for
daylight saving time and time zone.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “CLOCK” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the
procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
CLOCK
CLOCK (MM/DD/YY)
AUTO CLOCK
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
ON
AUTOMATIC
AUTOMATIC
01/01/05 12:00AM
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
SELECT SELECT
CLOCK (manually)
You can manually set the date, year and present time
with the remote control.
Ex.: Setting the clock to “10:20AM” October, 30th, 2005.
1 Select “CLOCK” and press ENTER.
/01/05 12:00AM 01
2
Select the desired items using or (month,
date, year, hour, minute and AM/PM) then press ENTER.
3 Press or to set the value of the selected
item.
•
For the minutes, press or once to set the time
minute by minute, or hold down either of buttons for
several seconds to set the time in 10-minute intervals.
10/30/05 10:20AM
0
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the date, year and present
time, and press ENTER. The SETUP MENU will close.
This completes clock time setting.
AUTO CLOCK
You can automatically set the clock by turning “ON” the
AUTO CLOCK function.
When you want to set the auto clock function to “OFF”,
select “AUTO CLOCK”, press ENTER and select “OFF”
from the list.
For more information see page 22.
Note
•
In case of a power failure, the clock will continue to
operate for another 30 minutes with quartzcontrolled
precision. To indicate that the power failure has lasted
for an excessive period of time “0:00” will appear on
the display. In this case readjust time and date.
STANDARD TIME (Time zone)
In the rare event that you live within the broadcast range
of two stations in two different time zones, the DVD/VCR
may recognize the wrong station for the auto clock set.
To correct the situation:
Select “STANDARD TIME” and select the time zone from
the list below.
Selectable time zones and correction times
ATLANTIC: GMT – 4 hours
(GMT: Greenwich Mean Time)
EASTERN: GMT – 5 hours
CENTRAL: GMT – 6 hours
MOUNTAIN: GMT – 7 hours
PACIFIC: GMT – 8 hours
ALASKA: GMT – 9 hours
HAWAII: GMT – 10 hours
AUTOMATIC: AUTO SET
Note
• When shipped from the factory, the “TIME ZONE” is
set to “AUTOMATIC”.
• After making the auto clock setting, in some cases
the clock may display another time zone. You can
correct the clock by selecting your time zone
setting above.
• When the clock is not set or you set the clock
manually, the time zone setting is not available.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
You can set the clock to daylight saving time automati-
cally or manually.
To select daylight saving time, select “DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME” and select “ON”, while to cancel the
daylight saving time, select “OFF”.
ON: For manual setting (forward 1 hour)
OFF: For manual setting (back 1 hour)
AUTOMATIC: For automatic setting (read XDS
in the signal)
Note
• When you want to set daylight saving time, on the
first Sunday in April you set it to “ON”, and on the
last Sunday in October you set it to “OFF”.
• When shipped from the factory, the “DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME” option is set to “AUTOMATIC”.
• When the clock is not set, the daylight saving time
setting is not available.
• When there is no daylight saving time in your area,
always select “OFF”.
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Setting the disc
You can format, protect, or finalize a disc.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “DISC SETUP” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For
the procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the
SETUP MENU” on page 23.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
DISC SETUP
REFORMAT AS DVD VIDEO
REFORMAT AS DVD VR
NEW DISC FORMAT
FINALIZE
PROTECT DISC
UNDO FINALIZE
PROCEED
VR
PROCEED
OFF
PROCEED
PROCEED
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
SELECT
REFORMAT
You can format a recorded DVD-RW.
Check the content of the disc before format. If you
format the disc, the recorded content of the disc will be
erased.
To format a DVD in the Video mode, select “REFORMAT
AS DVD VIDEO”, and to format it in the VR mode, select
“REFORMAT AS DVD VR”. For more information see
page 10.
The screen below will appear.
REFORMAT
START CANCEL
• When you select “START” and press ENTER, format
will start. The screen below will appear.
REFORMAT
• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, the
DISC SETUP screen will appear.
Note
• You cannot reformat DVD-R.
• You cannot reformat a disc if the disc protection is
“ON”.
In such a case, be sure to cancel the disc protec-
tion (see page 28) before formatting.
NEW DISC FORMAT
If you insert an unused disc, the disc is automatically
formatted.
If you use the DVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2), you can select the
mode to be used for automatic format.
Select “NEW DISC FORMAT” and select the mode from
the list below.
VR: Format the disc in the VR mode.
VIDEO:Format the disc in the Video mode.
When you insert an unused disc, the following message
screen will appear.
NEW DISC FORMAT
START CANCEL
• When you select “START” and press ENTER,
formatting will start. The screen below will appear.
INITIALIZING DISC
• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, the
normal TV screen will appear.
Note
• If a recorded disc has scratches or contamination
on it, the “NEW DISC FORMAT” screen may appear.
If this happens, select “CANCEL”.
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UNDO FINALIZE
You can cancel the finalization of a finalized DVD-RW (in
VR mode).
You cannot cancel the finalization for discs other than
above. You can record or edit on a disc whose finaliza-
tion has been cancelled.
Select “UNDO FINALIZE”, and the screen below will
appear.
UNDO FINALIZE
START CANCEL
• When you select “START” and press ENTER, the
cancelling finalization will start. The screen below
will appear.
UNFINALIZING
PLEASE WAIT
• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, the
DISC SETUP screen will appear.
Note
• During the cancelling finalization the cursor will
move repeatedly.
• The cancelling finalization process may require a
few minutes to about 1 hour according to disc type
or the amount of free space on the disc.
• When the disc’s finalization cannot be cancelled,
you cannot select “UNDO FINALIZE”.
You can turn the display window and screen
display “ON” or “OFF”.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “OTHER” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the
procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
PARENTAL
CLOCK
DISC SETUP
OTHER
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
SELECT
OTHER
DIMMER
DISPLAY
AUTOMATIC
ON
FINALIZE
To play a DVD disc recorded on this unit you must
finalize the disc to insure compatibility with other DVD
players. In addition if you are using a DVD-RW disc you
must record in Video mode.
When “FINALIZE” is selected, the screen below will
appear.
FINALIZE
START CANCEL
• When you select “START” and press ENTER, final-
ization will start. The screen below will appear.
FINALIZING
PLEASE WAIT
• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, the
DISC SETUP screen will appear.
Note
• During the finalization the cursor will move
repeatedly. When the finalization finished, “DISC
FINALIZED” will appear.
• The finalization process may require a few minutes
to about 1 hour according to disc type or the
amount of free space on the disc.
• You can record or edit a finalized DVD-RW (in VR
mode) by cancelling the finalizing, but you cannot
do these operations with a DVD-RW (Video mode),
or with a DVD-R.
• You cannot playback a disc recorded on VR mode
on a unit that does not support DVD-RW.
• Even if you finalize a disc in the Video mode, the
disc cannot be played back in some DVD players.
• A DVD-R disc cannot be named after it is finalized.
PROTECT DISC
You can protect a disc to prevent the content recorded
on it from being erased, edited or re-recorded.
Only DVD-RW (in VR mode) can be protected.
Select “PROTECT DISC” and select “ON” to protect the
disc.
To cancel the disc protection, select “OFF”.
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Setting the screen
This section describes settings about the screen.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “AV SETUP 1” from “AV SETUP”. For the
procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
AV SETUP 1
TV SCREEN
STILL MODE
LINE1 INPUT
LINE2 INPUT
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
4:3 Letter box
AUTOMATIC
VIDEO
VIDEO
SELECT
DIMMER (Brightness of the display window)
You may adjust the brightness or turn off the display on
the front panel of the unit.
Select “DIMMER” and select the display window status
from the list below.
AUTOMATIC:
When the power is on, the display window appears
bright. When the power is off, it appears dark.
DIM:
The window display always appears dark.
OFF:
When the power is on, the display window appears
dark. When the power is off, it is turned off.
DISPLAY (Turning the screen display “ON” or
“OFF”)
You can turn off the screen display that is output to the
TV screen by this unit. Select “DISPLAY”, and select
“ON” or “OFF”.
ON:
The screen display appears.
OFF:
Nothing but the SETUP MENU and error messages
appear.
TV SCREEN
You can select the TV screen size to suit the screen
image.
Select “TV SCREEN” and select screen size from the list
below.
4:3 Pan scan
It displays a wide picture across the whole screen
with left and right edges automatically cut off.
4:3 Letter box
Select this mode when connecting to a conventional
TV. When playing back a wide screen DVD disc, it
displays a wide picture with black bands at the top
and bottom of screen.
16:9
Select this mode when connecting to a wide-screen
TV. A wide-screen picture is displayed in full size.
Note
• For the screen sizes and disc formats, see page 81.
• If the DVD disc is not formatted in the pan scan
format, it displays a 4:3 aspect ratio.
STILL MODE
You can set the type of image displayed on the TV
screen when the playback of the DVD is stilled.
Select “STILL MODE” and select the image to be
displayed from the list below.
AUTOMATIC
The field still or frame still is automatically selected.
(For normal use.)
STILL BY FRAME
The frame still is set.
Note for the field still and frame still:
(with 480i interlaced scanning mode)
• Field* still (240 lines)
Since only one field (half of the video information)
is shown on the TV screen, the picture appears
rough but does not shake.
• Frame* still (480 lines)
Two fields are alternatively shown on the TV screen.
The picture shakes but the resulting picture quality
is superior to the field still pictures.
Field*: A field refers to the video information in
one-half of a frame. 1 frame (screen)
consists of 2 fields.
Frame*: A frame refers to the total area occupied
by each picture on the TV screen.
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Setting the audio
This section describes audio settings.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “AUDIO” from “AV SETUP”. For the proce-
dure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU”
on page 23.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
AUDIO
DRC
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT
SAP
STD
STEREO
OFF
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK END
SELECT
SETUP
DRC
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to control
the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound for
your equipment.
Select “DRC” and select the level from the list below.
MAX: Full dynamic range is maintained.
STD: Full dynamic range is reduced.
TV: Dynamic range is reduced.
Note
• This function works only during playback of Dolby
Digital recorded discs.
• When you listen to the sound from TV’s speaker, we
recommend that you select “TV”.
• The level of Dynamic Range Reduction may differ
depending on the DVD.
LINE1 INPUT/LINE2 INPUT
This unit comes with an S-Video input jack and Video
input jack. When you use an S-Video or Video input jack,
you must select the input mode.
Select “LINE1 INPUT” (“LINE2 INPUT”) and select the
mode from the following list.
S-VIDEO (for DVD only)
The video signal is input only from the S-Video input
jack.
VIDEO
The video signal is input only from the video input
jack.
Note
• You can’t record the S-video input signal to video
tape.
Setting the image quality
This section describes image quality settings.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “AV SETUP 2” in “AV SETUP”. For the
procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
AV SETUP 2
BRIGHTNESS
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
STD
BRIGHTNESS
You can control the brightness level of the image.
Select “BRIGHTNESS” and select the level from the list
below.
MAX: The image becomes brighter.
STD: The image is of standard brightness.
MIN: The image becomes darker.
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EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT
The audio mode for the audio input jack can be se-
lected, choosing either stereo or monaural.
Select “EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT” and select from the
list below.
STEREO:
The sound is treated as stereo sound.
L CH:
The sound is treated as the monaural sound of the
left channel.
R CH:
The sound is treated as the monaural sound of the
right channel.
SAP (Second Audio Program)
This unit is fitted with a SAP broadcast system that
enables you to switch to a second audio program while
viewing a selected channel.
This function applies only when the program is broad-
cast in multiple languages through the SAP broadcast
system.
Select “SAP” and select “ON” to use SAP, and to not use
it, select “OFF”.
Listening to SAP
When the unit is turned on or a channel selection is
made, make certain the letters “SAP” appear on the
screen. This means that “Second Audio Program”
broadcasting is available.
Setting the recording
This section describes recording settings.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “REC SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps 1
to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
REC SETUP
INITIAL REC TO
INITIAL REC MODE
AUTO CHAPTER
INDEX PICTURE
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
DVD
SP
10MIN
0 SEC
SELECT
INITIAL REC TO
You can select the recording media that is first dis-
played in the item “REC TO” on the timer recording
screen.
Select “INITIAL REC TO” and select “DVD” or “VCR”.
INITIAL REC MODE
You can select the recording mode that is first displayed
in the item “REC MODE” on the timer recording screen.
Select “INITIAL REC MODE” and select XP, SP, LP, or EP.
Note
• For the DVD recording mode, see page 52. And for
the VCR recording mode, see page 48.
AUTO CHAPTER
You can automatically make chapter marks on the DVD
to be recorded.
Select “AUTO CHAPTER” and select the interval
between chapter marks from the list below.
OFF: Automatic chapter marking is not used.
5 MIN: The interval is set to 5 minutes.
10 MIN: The interval is set to 10 minutes.
15 MIN: The interval is set to 15 minutes.
30 MIN: The interval is set to 30 minutes.
INDEX PICTURE
You can set the time that the thumbnail image is
registered in the title menu of DVD-RW (VR mode).
Select “INDEX PICTURE” and select from the list below.
0 SEC:
The image of a recording start point is registered.
1 MIN:
The image 1 minute after a recording start is
registered.
3 MIN:
The image 3 minutes after a recording start is
registered.
Note
• You cannot select the thumbnail image for Video
mode.
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Setting the channel
This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory
feature that allows you to skip channels up or down to
the next channel set in memory, hence skip over
unwanted channels.
Before selecting channels, they must be programmed
into the DVD/VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF
and UHF channels, this DVD/ VCR can receive up to 113
Cable TV channels. To use this DVD/VCR with an
antenna, set the TV/CABLE menu option to the TV mode.
When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in
the CABLE mode.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “CH SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps 1
to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
CH SETUP
TV/CABLE SELECT
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
GUIDE CH SET
CABLE
PROCEED
PROCEED
PROCEED
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK END
SELECT
SETUP
TV/CABLE SELECT
Select “TV/CABLE SELECT” and select “TV” or “CABLE”.
TV: VHF/UHF channels
CABLE: CABLE TV channels
AUTO CH MEMORY
The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by
presetting the channels into memory.
When you select “AUTO CH MEMORY” and press
ENTER.
The AUTO CH MEMORY function will be activated.
The channel display will count up and, when finished,
the screen returns to normal.
ADD/DELETE (channels)
You can add the channels you want or delete the
channels you do not want manually.
Select “ADD/DELETE” and select “ADD” or “DEL.” for
each channel.
• Press or to select the channel.
The numeric keys can also be used for selection.
• When you want to delete the selected channel,
press to select “DEL” and press ENTER.
• When you want to use the selected channel, press
to select “ADD” and press ENTER.
Setting other items
You can set the switching interval between played back
images in the slide show mode.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “OTHER”. For the procedure, see steps 1 to 3
in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
OTHER
JPEG INTERVAL
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
OFF
JPEG INTERVAL
You can select the interval time for JPEG slide show
(page 46).
Select “JPEG INTERVAL” and select the switching
interval between images from the list below.
OFF: The slide show mode is not used.
5 SEC: The interval is set to 5 seconds.
10 SEC: The interval is set to 10 seconds.
15 SEC: The interval is set to 15 seconds.
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DVD-Video
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
CD
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD
indicator will light.)
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray will open.
2 Place a disc onto the tray.
Hold the disc, position it with the printed label side up,
align it with the guides, and place it in its proper
position.
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
“READING” appears on the screen and some discs start
playback automatically.
• A menu screen may appear on the TV screen, if the
disc has a menu feature. In this case, press , ,
, or ENTER to operate a menu feature.
4 Press PLAY to start playback.
5 Press STOP to end playback.
• The DVD/VCR memorizes the stopped point, depending
on the disc. “ ” appears on the screen for approx. 4
seconds. “” keeps blinking in the display until the
playback is stopped completely. Press PLAY to resume
playback (from the scene point).
• If you press STOP again (“ ” appears on the
screen), the DVD/VCR will clear the stopped point.
6 Then press OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray opens. Remove the disc and press STANDBY/ON.
The disc tray closes automatically and the DVD/VCR turns off.
Note
•
If a non-compatible disc is loaded, “INCORRECT DISC”,
“REGION CODE ERROR” or “PARENTAL ERROR” will appear
on the TV screen according to the type of loaded disc. In this
case, check your disc again (See pages 9 and 25).
•
Some discs may take a minute or so to start playback.
•
A prohibition symbol “ ” may appear at the upper right of
the screen. This symbol means either the feature you tried
is not available on the disc, or the DVD/VCR can not access
the feature at this time. This does not indicate a problem
with the DVD/VCR.
•
When you set a single-faced disc label downwards (ie. the
wrong way up) and press PLAY or OPEN/CLOSE, “READ-
ING” will appear and then it will change to “NO DISC”.
•
Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally
fixed by software producers. Since this DVD/VCR plays
DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may not be available.
Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.
•
When playing DTS-encoded Audio CDs, excessive noise will
be heard from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible
damage to the audio system, the consumer should take
proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the
DVD/VCR are connected to an amplification system.
•
Playability of ‘DualDisc’
– The DVD-Audio content on DVD side of a DualDisc cannot
be played with this product.
– The DVD-Video content on DVD side of a DualDisc may or
may not be played with this product.
– Since audio content on ‘non-DVD’ side of a DualDisc is
not compliant with the Compact Disc Digital Audio
specification, it may or may not be played with this product.
– If you need further information about playability of
DualDisc, please see ‘Service & Support’ on the Pioneer
web site (www.pioneerelectronics.com).
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2 Press or to select the title you want to
playback.
In case the disc includes more than 10 titles, you can
turn to the next or the previous page. Press , then
press or to display next/previous page. To return to
normal use, press .
ENTER
RETURNPLAY BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
TITLE MENU
DISC NAME:––––
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP
11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP
11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP
12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XP
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP PL
REC DATE :11/29/2005
TIME :11:30AM
LENGTH :00:59:45
CHANNEL :009
REC MODE :SP
3 Press ENTER.
The selected title is played back.
Note
• If you don’t display the title menu and press PLAY,
the first title is played back.
• When a disc that has been recorded in the Video
mode is finalized, a title list is automatically created
that can be played back even with other DVD
players. Consequently, the menu before finalizing is
different from that of after finalizing.
– – – –
1/1
PREV
NEXT
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP
11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP
11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP
12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XP
• The title menu is used not only for playing back
titles but also for editing various discs and titles.
For details of editing operation, see page 63.
• If you create a playlist, an original title and playlist
appear in the title menu. For creating a playlist, see
page 64.
• You cannot switch to the VCR mode when the title
menu is showing. Press TITLE MENU to clear the
title menu, then press DVD/VCR to switch to the
VCR mode.
• The recording information of discs that have been
recorded on other recorders may not be displayed.
Playback by selecting a title
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
When playing back a recorded disc, you can display the
title menu and select the title to be played back.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load a recorded DVD.
• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD
indicator will light.)
1 Press TITLE MENU.
The title menu will appear.
ENTER RETURNPLAY BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
TITLE MENU
Original titles
Playlist Thumbnail image
Recording information
DISC NAME:––––
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP
11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP
11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP
12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XP
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP PL
REC DATE :11/23/2005
TIME :08:41AM
LENGTH :00:30:17
CHANNEL :006
REC MODE :EP
If there are many original titles and playlists...
Before pressing TITLE MENU, press DVD MENU until
“VR ORG” or “VR PL” will appear on the upper right of
the TV screen, then press TITLE MENU.
The first original title or playlist will be highlighted.
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Checking media information
DVD-Video
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
Various information on the loaded disc can be displayed
on the TV screen.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Load the disc.
• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD
indicator will light.)
1 Press DISPLAY.
Media information will appear.
In stop mode, some information does not appear.
2 Press DISPLAY while the media information
above is displayed. The next media information will
appear.
DISC NAME ––––
MEDIA TYPE DVD VIDEO
TITLE ORIGINAL35
REMAINING TIME ––––/SP
DISC PROTECT NO
FINALIZED YES
Finalize
Disc protect
Remaining time*
Title
Media type
Disc name
*The remaining time displayed during recording
may be different from the actual remaining time.
When you want to check the remaining time, stop
recording and display the media information again.
3 Press DISPLAY again while the media informa-
tion above is displayed. The media information will
disappear.
Note
• The displayed information varies with the type of
media.
• Some information may not appear due to media
type or operating conditions.
TITLE 01/35 TIME 00:25:41
CHAPTER 08/38 SUBTITLE OFF
ANGLE 01/01 REC MODE SP
AUDIO 01/03ENG Dolby Digital
CLOCK 10:27 AM CH 03
Playback condition
(playback, stop,
pause and record)
The number of
audio languages
and present
language
Playback elapsed time
Current
subtitles
language
Recording mode
The number of titles and present title number
present channel
present time
The number of angles and present angle number
The number of chapters and
present chapter number
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Special playback
DVD-Video
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
CD
Note
•There may be a slight delay between pressing
the button and the function activation.
• The unit is capable of holding a still video image or
On screen display image on your television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or On
screen display image displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time, you risk permanent
damage to your television screen. Projection
televisions are very susceptible.
• Fast forward and review playback does not work
with a MP3/WMA/JPEG-CD.
• Frame advance and slow motion does not work with
a CD.
Fast forward playback
Press F.FWD during normal playback.
Each press of F.FWD will increase the speed of the
search (x2), (x12), (x24),
(x60).
(The speed of the serch is increased up to only 2 steps
in Audio CD.)
• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Review playback
Press REW during normal playback.
Each press of REW will increase the speed of the search
(x2), (x12), (x24), (x60).
(The speed of the serch is increased up to only 2 steps
in Audio CD.)
• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Still playback
Press PAUSE/STILL during normal playback.
• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Frame advance
Press PAUSE/STILL during still playback.
One frame is advanced each time you press PAUSE/
STILL.
• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Slow motion playback
Press SLOW during normal playback or still playback.
Each press of SLOW will change the speed of the slow
“1/2”, “ 1/4”, “ 1/8”.
• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
• To resume the still playback, press PAUSE/STILL.
Locating a chapter or track
Press SKIP () Forward or SKIP () Reverse during
playback to locate a chapter that you want to watch.
Each time you press the button, a chapter or track is
skipped.
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Commercial skip / Locating a specific
scene
DVD-Video
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
Commercial skip
Use this function to skip commercials while you
playback.
Press CM SKIP during playback.
The time jumps to a point approximately 30 seconds
later and playback resumes.
Note
• With some DVD-Video, the Commercial skip
operation may not work.
Locating a specific scene
Specify the time recorded on the disc, chapter or title to
playback.
1 Press PLAY MODE.
The play mode screen will appear.
TIME
SEARCH
CHAPTER
SEARCH
TITLE
SEARCH REPEAT
2 Press or to select “TIME SEARCH”, “CHAP-
TER SEARCH” or “TITLE SEARCH”, and press ENTER.
TIME SEARCH:
Input the time until the playback is restarted.
CHAPTER SEARCH:
Select the chapter number to be played back.
TITLE SEARCH:
Select the title number to be played back.
TIME
SEARCH
CHAPTER
SEARCH
TITLE
SEARCH REPEAT
CHAPTER1
CHAPTER2
CHAPTER3
The screen above is displayed when “CHAPTER
SEARCH” is selected.
3 When selecting “TIME SEARCH”, input the time
until the playback is restarted with the numeric
keys. When selecting “CHAPTER SEARCH” or “TITLE
SEARCH”, press or to select the chapter
number or title number.
4 Press ENTER.
The playback starts at the point you selected.
Note
• You cannot switch to the VCR mode when the play
mode screen is showing. Press PLAY MODE to
clear the play mode screen, then press DVD/VCR
to switch to the VCR mode.
• For “REPEAT”, see “Title, Chapter repeat playback”
(page 38).
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Repeat playback
DVD-Video
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
CD
Note
• Some discs may not work with the repeat opera-
tion.
• If the time from the title top is less than 10 seconds
when ONE TOUCH REPEAT is pressed, the title top
is repeated and then the video is played back.
• With some DVD-Video, the one touch repeat
operation may not work.
• In A-B repeat mode, subtitles near point A or B may
not appear.
• A-B repeat does not work during the Title and the
Chapter repeat playback.
• You may not be able to set A-B repeat, depending
on the scenes of the DVD.
• A-B repeat and Title, Chapter repeat does not work
with an MP3/WMA/JPEG-CD.
• You cannot switch to the VCR mode when the play
mode screen is showing. Press REPEAT to clear the
play mode screen, then press DVD/VCR to switch
to the VCR mode.
• One touch repeat and Title, Chapter repeat
playback does not work with a CD.
One touch repeat
This feature can be used to repeat the last 10 seconds of
viewed material, then playback as normal.
Press ONE TOUCH REPEAT during playback.
The video returns to a point 10 seconds before and
playback resumes.
A-B repeat playback
A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat material
between two selected points.
1 Press REPEAT A-B during playback.
The start point is selected.
A
2 Press REPEAT A-B again.
The end point is selected. Playback starts at the point
that you selected. Playback stops at the end point,
returns to point A automatically, then starts again.
AB
To resume normal playback press REPEAT A-B again.
“OFF” appears on the screen.
Title, Chapter repeat playback
1 Press REPEAT.
The play mode screen will appear.
TIME
SEARCH
CHAPTER
SEARCH
TITLE
SEARCH REPEAT
2 Press or to select “REPEAT” and press
ENTER.
TIME
SEARCH
CHAPTER
SEARCH
TITLE
SEARCH REPEAT
OFF
CHAPTER
TITLE
3 Press or to select “OFF”, “CHAPTER” or
“TITLE” from the list.
OFF:
Playback is not repeated.
CHAPTER:
The chapter in playback is repeatedly played back.
TITLE:
The title in playback is repeatedly played back.
4 Press ENTER.
To cancel the repeat playback, select “OFF” in step 3.
CD
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Title selection / DVD menu
DVD-Video
Title selection
Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the
title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the
desired title.
1 Press TITLE MENU/TOP MENU during playback.
The title menu appears on the screen.
• Press TITLE MENU/TOP MENU again to resume
playback at the scene when you pressed TITLE
MENU/TOP MENU.
2 Press / or / to select the desired title.
3 Press ENTER.
The playback of the selected title will start.
Note
• Depending on the DVD, you may be unable to
select the title, and a “title menu” may simply be
called a “menu” or “title” in the instructions
supplied with the disc.
DVD menu
Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using
the menu. When you playback these DVDs, you can
select the subtitles language, soundtrack language, etc.
using the DVD menu.
1 Press DVD MENU during playback.
The DVD menu appears on the screen.
• Press DVD MENU again to resume playback at the
scene when you pressed DVD MENU.
2 Press / or / to select the desired item.
3 Press ENTER.
The menu continues to another screen. Repeat steps 2
and 3 to set the item completely.
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Changing angles / Zooming
DVD-Video
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
Note
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the angles even if multi-angles are re-
corded on the disc.
• You can use the Pause, Slow, Search or Skip
feature in the zoom mode.
Changing angles
When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle
facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing
the scene from.
1 Press ANGLE during playback.
The current angle will appear.
2 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle
is selected.
Zooming
This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image.
You can then make selections by switching the position
of the frame.
1 Press ZOOM during playback.
The center part of the image will be zoomed in.
Each press of ZOOM will change the ZOOM “x2” , “x3”
and “x4”.
x2
2 Press / or / to view a different part of
the frame.
You may move the frame from the center position to UP,
DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT direction.
3 In the zoom mode press ZOOM repeatedly to
return to a 1:1 view “x1”.
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Changing soundtrack language / Sub-
titles
DVD-Video
Note
• If the desired language is not heard after pressing
the button several times, the language is not
recorded on the disc.
• Changing soundtrack or subtitle language is
cancelled when you open the disc tray. The initial
default language or available language will be
heard and seen if the disc is played back again.
• Depending on the DVD you may be unable to turn
on, turn off, or change the subtitles, even if they are
recorded on the disc. While playing the DVD, the
subtitles may change while opening or closing the
disc tray, or while changing the title.
• In some cases, the subtitles language is not
changed to the selected one immediately.
Changing soundtrack language
You can select the language when you play a multilin-
gual disc.
1 Press AUDIO during playback.
The current soundtrack language will appear.
2 Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired
language is selected.
The on-screen display will disappear after a few
seconds.
Turning the subtitles On and Off
When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you
can turn the subtitles on or off.
Press SUBTITLE during playback until “Subtitle OFF”
appears.
Changing the subtitle language
You can select the language when playing back a disc
recorded with multilingual subtitles.
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback until your
desired language appears.
The on-screen display will disappear after a few
seconds.
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The CD Track Info screen
CD
This section describes the TRACK INFO screen where
music CDs can be played back using the various
operations.
Note
• In case the disc includes more than 10 tracks, you
can turn to the next or the previous page. Press ,
then press or to display next/previous page. To
return to normal use, press .
• You cannot switch to the VCR mode when the
TRACK INFO screen is showing. Press TITLE
MENU/TOP MENU to clear the TRACK INFO
screen, then press DVD/VCR to switch to the VCR
mode.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load the music CD.
• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD
indicator will light.)
Press TITLE MENU/TOP MENU.
The TRACK INFO screen will appear.
TRACK 02
TRACK 03
TRACK 04
TRACK 05
TRACK 06
TRACK 07
TRACK 08
TRACK 09
TRACK 10
TRACK 01
TRACK 01
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MODE: NORMAL
REPEAT: OFF
TRACK INFO
ENTER
RETURNPLAY BACK END
SELECT SET
TITLE
MENU
The elapsed time and
total time of the music
data (during playback)
Scroll bar
The elapsed time and
total time of the whole CD
Current playback mode
The track number
during playback
The music data
recorded on the CD
Press . The menu list will appear.
TRACK 02
TRACK 03
TRACK 04
TRACK 05
TRACK 06
TRACK 07
TRACK 08
TRACK 09
TRACK 10
TRACK 01
Track 01
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00:00:19/00:45:28
Mode: NORMAL
REPEAT: OFF
TRACK INFO
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
SET
PLAY
HIDE/SHOW
RANDOM PLAY
REPEAT TRACK
REPEAT ALL
PROGRAM PLAYBACK
TIME SEARCH
PLAY
Menu list
Playing back a selected track
1 Press or to select the track number you
want to playback and press .
2 Press or to select “PLAY” from the menu list
and press ENTER.
The selected track will be played back.
Excluding specified track
1 During stop, press or to select the track
number you do not want to playback and press .
2 Press or to select “HIDE/SHOW” from the
menu list and press ENTER.
The selected track will not be played back. (“H” appears
at the side of the track number.)
When you want to cancel the exclusion, press or to
select the track number with “H” and press .
Press or to select “HIDE/SHOW” from the menu
list and press ENTER, “HIDE” will be cancelled.
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Random, repeat and program play
CD
Note
• “RANDOM PLAY” and “TIME SEARCH” will not
appear in the menu list for CD-R/CD-RW discs
containing MP3 or WMA files.
Random playback
1 Press or to select “RANDOM PLAY” from the
menu list and press ENTER.
2 Press PLAY.
Music is played back in random order.
To cancel random playback, select “RANDOM PLAY”
from the menu list again, and press ENTER.
Repeat playback of selected track
1 Press or to select the track number you
want to repeat playback and press .
2 Press or to select “REPEAT TRACK” from the
menu list and press ENTER.
3 Press PLAY.
The selected track will be played back repeatedly.
To cancel repeat track playback, select “REPEAT
TRACK” from the menu list again, and press ENTER.
Repeat playback of all tracks
1 Press or to select “REPEAT ALL” from the
menu list and press ENTER.
2 Press PLAY.
All tracks on CD will be played back repeatedly.
To cancel the repeat all playback, select “REPEAT ALL”
from the menu list again, and press ENTER.
See also A-B Repeat on page 38.
Playing back programs
You can specify the playback order yourself.
1 Press or to select “PROGRAM PLAYBACK”
from the menu list and press ENTER.
2 Press or to select to the track number that
you want to change the order of and press ENTER.
The “” mark will appear at the right side of the track
number.
3 Press or to select to the track number that
you want to specify and press ENTER.
The track number that you select in step 2 moves to the
position that you specified.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change the playback
order.
5 Press PLAY.
The tracks will be played back in the changed order.
To cancel program playback, select “EXIT PROGRAM
MODE” from the menu list and press ENTER.
Playing back track by specifying the time
1 Press or to select “TIME SEARCH” from the
menu list during playback and press ENTER.
2 Press / or / to specify the elapsed time
of the track (this will be the starting point of
playback) and press ENTER.
Playback will start from the specified elapsed time.
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MP3/WMA/JPEG playback
WMA and JPEG files can only be played back with
RT501.
CD
MP3 and WMA files can be played back. Also, you can
display JPEG files on the TV screen and enjoy them as a
slide show.
Some discs may not play due to the condition of the
recording.
Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG CD playback:
• MP3/WMA/JPEG CD is a disc that is standardized
by ISO9660.
• The directory and file names of the MP3/WMA/
JPEG CD must correspond to the ISO standardized
file names.
• This unit can read 200 files per disc. If one directory
has more than 200 files, it reads up to 200 files, the
remaining files will be omitted.
• The unit is able to recognize up to a maximum of 50
directories per disc.
• MP3/WMA CDs cannot be used for playback for the
purpose of recording.
• MP3/WMA/JPEG CDs may be used for playback,
but not for recording.
• If the CD has both audio tracks and MP3/WMA/
JPEG files, only audio tracks are played.
• It may take more than one minute for this unit to
read MP3/WMA/JPEG files depending on its
structure.
• Music recorded by “Joliet Recording Specification”
can be played back. Long file names will be cut.
• The music files recorded by “Hierarchical File
System” (HFS) cannot be played.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load the disc storing MP3, WMA or JPEG.
• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD
indicator will light.)
Using the BROWSER screen
1 Press TITLE MENU.
The BROWSER screen will appear.
popArt
Grammy03_01.mp3
Grammy03_02.mp3
Grammy03_03.mp3
Grammy03_04.mp3
Grammy03_05.mp3
Grammy03_06.mp3
Grammy03_07.mp3
Grammy03_08.mp3
Toulouse-Lautrec
BROWSER
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
2 The MP3, WMA and JPEG files and folders
stored in the disc are displayed on the BROWSER
screen.
• Select a folder and press ENTER. The files in the
folder appear.
When the file to be displayed is selected
You can select the file types to be displayed on the
BROWSER screen.
1 Press to select “SELECT FILES” and press
ENTER.
The following list will appear.
PLAY
SELECT FILES
BROWSER
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
MUSIC ONLY
MUSIC ONLY
PICTURES ONLY
ALL
SET
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Grammy03_01.mp3
Grammy03_02.mp3
Grammy03_03.mp3
Grammy03_04.mp3
Grammy03_05.mp3
Grammy03_06.mp3
Grammy03_07.mp3
Grammy03_08.mp3
Toulouse-Lautrec
MUSIC ONLY:
Only the MP3 and WMA files appear.
PICTURES ONLY:
Only the JPEG files appear.
ALL:
All files and folders appear.
2 Select one item in the above list and press
ENTER.
The display will be changed to the selected display type.
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Playing back MP3/WMA files
MP3 CD
• MP3 files must have the extension letters “.mp3”.
• Standard, sampling frequency, and the bit rate:
MPEG-1 Audio
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
32kbps to 320kbps (constant bit rate or variable bit
rate)
• The recommended recording setting for high
quality sound is 44.1kHz sampling frequency and
128kbps of constant bit rate.
WMA CD
WMA and JPEG files can only be played back with
RT501.
• When creating a WMA disc, make sure that the
copyright function is off. DRM (Digital Rights
Management) files cannot be played back.
• WMA files must have the extension letters “.wma”.
• Standard, sampling frequency, and the bit rate:
WMA version 7 and 8
32kHz, 48kbps
44.1kHz, 48kbps to 192kbps
48kHz,128kbps to 192kbps
• Music files recorded as mono, 48kHz, 48kbps
cannot be played back in this unit.
1 Press or to select MP3 or WMA file.
• In case the disc includes more than 11 files, you
can turn to the next or the previous page. (See page
42.)
Grammy03_02.mp3
Grammy03_03.mp3
Grammy03_04.mp3
Grammy03_05.mp3
Grammy03_06.mp3
Grammy03_07.mp3
Grammy03_08.mp3
Grammy03_09.mp3
Grammy03_10.mp3
Grammy03_01.mp3
BROWSER
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
2 Carry out either of the item a or b below.
a: Press ENTER.
b: Press to select “PLAY” and press ENTER.
The TRACK INFO screen appears to playback the
selected file. For the details of the TRACK INFO screen,
see “The CD Track Info screen” on page 42.
Grammy03_02.mp3
Grammy03_03.mp3
Grammy03_04.mp3
Grammy03_05.mp3
Grammy03_06.mp3
Grammy03_07.mp3
Grammy03_08.mp3
Grammy03_09.mp3
Grammy03_10.mp3
Grammy03_01.mp3
Grammy03_01.mp3
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MODE: NORMAL
REPEAT: OFF
TRACK INFO
ENTER
RETURNPLAY BACK END
SELECT SET
TITLE
MENU
3 To return to the BROWSER screen, press RE-
TURN.
• To stop playback of the MP3 or WMA files, press
TITLE MENU.
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Playing back JPEG files
JPEG files can only be played back with RT501.
JPEG CD
JPEG files must have the extension letters “.jpe”, “.jpeg”
or “.jpg”.
1 Press or to select JPEG file.
• In case the disc includes more than 11 files, you can
turn to the next or the previous page. (See page 42.)
Alone.jpg
Ambassadeurs-Aristide_Bruant.jp
Arlstide Bruant.jpg
At_the_Moulin_Rouge.jpg
Clown Cha-U-Kao.jpg
Dancer Seated.jpg
EI Dorado.jpg
Galerie 65 Cannes.jpg
Jane Avril-1893.jpg
Alfred Ia Guigne.jpg
/popArt
BROWSER
ENTER
RETURNPLAY BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
2 Carry out either of the item a or b below.
a: Press ENTER.
b: Press to select “PLAY” and press ENTER.
The thumbnail images of the JPEG files stored in the
route directory or the folder appear.
Press ,, or to select the pages of the thumbnail
images, or select the JPEG file to be displayed at first for
the slide show.
Base_ball.jpg Friend.jpg Drive.jpg
party_240803.jpg practice_ski.jpg My_car.jpg
ENTER
RETURNPLAY BACK END
SELECT SELECT
TITLE
MENU
3 Press ENTER to play the selected picture.
If you have set the interval time for JPEG slide show, the
pictures will be played back one after another automati-
cally. (See page 32.)
• Press ZOOM to enlarge the displayed image.
• Press ANGLE to rotate the image by 90 degrees
each time.
4 To return to the thumbnail screen, press RE-
TURN.
• To stop the slide show, press TITLE MENU.
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Progressive scan
DVD-Video
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
The unit supports the progressive scanning system as
well as the conventional interlaced scanning system. If
your TV is equipped with component video input jacks
which support the progressive video input, you can
enjoy higher picture quality by making the progressive
scanning mode active.
Preparation:
• Connect to a TV equipped with component jacks
which support progressive video input.
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the corresponding
video input mode.
• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD
indicator will light.)
1 Press PROGRESSIVE in the stop mode. The
PROGRESSIVE indicator “ P” on the display win-
dow will light.
• The unit recognizes the picture source (film or
video) of the current disc according to the disc
information.
2 Press PLAY to start playback.
P
• To make the progressive scanning mode inactive,
press PROGRESSIVE in the stop mode. The
PROGRESSIVE indicator “ P” on the display
window will go off.
Different scanning modes
Interlaced scan
Technology that alternately displays odd-numbered
scanning lines and even-numbered scanning lines. Also
called “480i”, “i” meaning “interlace”.
Progressive scan
Technology that simultaneously displays odd-numbered
scanning lines and even-numbered scanning lines from top
to bottom. Also called “480p”, “p” meaning “progressive”.
Note
• The progressive scan mode is only available when
playing a DVD.
• Some discs may not be played back with the
progressive scan mode correctly because of the
disc characteristics or recording condition.
• There are some progressive TV and High-Definition
TV sets that are not fully compatible with the unit,
resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back
a DVD disc in the progressive scan mode. In such a
case, use the interlaced scanning mode.
• You cannot activate the progressive scan mode in
the following cases:
- the unit is in the VCR mode.
- a DVD disc is currently playing. You must stop
playback first.
Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs
Consumers should note that not all high-definition television
sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause arti-
facts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive
scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch
the connection to the `standard definition' output (Interlace). If
there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this
model, please contact our customer service center.
This recorder is compatible with the following Pioneer displays
and monitors
Plasma display
PDP-505HD, PDP-502MX, PDP-5030HD, PDP-4330HD, Pro-
1000HD, Pro-800HD, PDP-5031, PDP-4300, Pro-1000HDI, Pro-
800HDI, PDP-5040HD, PDP-4340HD, Pro-1110HD, Pro-910HD,
Pro-810HD, Pro-1010HD, Pro-920HD, Pro-1120HD, PDP-
4345HD, PDP-5045HD, PDP-4350HD, PDP-5050HD, PDP-4304,
PDP-5004, PDP-4300
Projection monitor receiver
Pro-700HD, Pro-710HD, Pro-610HD, Pro-510HD, Pro-720HD,
Pro-620HD, Pro-520HD, SD-641HD5, SD-582HD5, SD-532HD5,
SD-533HD5, SD-643HD5, Pro-730HD, Pro-630HD, Pro-530HD,
Pro-730HDI, Pro-530HDI, Pro-730HD, Pro-630HD, Pro-530HD
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Loading and unloading a cassette tape
VCR
Use only video cassette tapes marked and
.
• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used
with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS
recording is not possible with this model.
• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to playback S-
VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution.
• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equip-
ment.
Loading
Push the center of the tape until it is automatically
inserted.
P
Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up
and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. An
inverted cassette tape cannot be inserted.
Erase prevention tab
Screwdriver
Erase prevention tab
Unloading
You can eject the video tape while the unit is turned off.
1 Press EJECT on the unit or the remote control.
2 Remove the cassette tape.
Automatic tape eject
This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the
tape has ended. And when the tape is rewound to its
beginning, the cassette tape will be ejected automati-
cally.
To prevent accidental erasure
Remove the erase prevention tab with a screwdriver.
Automatic power ON
When you insert a cassette tape the VCR power will turn
ON automatically.
Automatic playback
When loading a cassette tape without an erase preven-
tion tab, playback will start automatically.
Adhesive
Tape
Tape speed and maximum recording time
We do not recommend using video tapes longer than 160 minutes.
To record again
Cover the hole with a piece of adhesive tape.
Video cassette tape
Tape Speed
EP (Expanded Play)
T-160 T-120 T-90 T-60 T-30
2-2/3 hours 2 hours 1-1/2 hours 1 hour 30 minutes
8 hours 6 hours 4-1/2 hours 3 hours 1-1/2 hours
SP (Standard Play)
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Cassette tape playback
VCR
Note
• This VCR selects the playback tape speed SP, LP or
EP automatically.
• A cassette tape and DVD disc can be played back
simultaneously. If you press DVD/VCR, the tape
playback and DVD playback alternate with each
other on the screen.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Press DVD/VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR
indicator will light.)
1 Load a prerecorded tape
(When loading a cassette tape without the erase
prevention tab, playback will start automatically).
2 To start playback
Press PLAY. Playback will start. “ ” will appear on the
screen for about 4 seconds.
To stop playback
Press STOP once. The tape will stop but remain fully
loaded and ready to play. “ ” will appear on the screen
for about 4 seconds.
To rewind the tape or forward it rapidly
Press STOP.
To rewind the tape:
Press REW.
To forward the tape:
Press F.FWD.
To stop the tape-winding, press STOP. To switch to
playback directly (without STOP), press PLAY.
Forward/Reverse picture search mode
When the tape is being wound, you can switch to
picture search mode (see next page). To do this, press
REW or F.FWD and hold it down. The unit will resume
the tape winding as soon as the button is released.
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8 : 30
AM
MON
00 : 15 : 12 SP
HI-FI
TAPE IN
OPERATING
MODE
HI-FI
STEREO
AUTO
REPEAT
Special playback
VCR
Note
• The audio output is muted during SPEED SEARCH,
STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and SLOW MOTION.
• During picture search mode there will be noise
bars which are caused by the system.
• The Special Playback will automatically change to
playback after approx. 5 minutes to protect the
video tape against excessive wear.
Picture search
Reverse picture search function
Press REW x 1 or x 2 during the playback.
Forward picture search function
Press F.FWD x 1 or x 2 during the playback.
To return to playback: Press PLAY.
Still picture
Press PAUSE during playback.
To resume normal playback: Press PLAY or PAUSE.
Slow motion
During playback press SLOW.
To return to playback: Press PLAY or SLOW.
Slow tracking and vertical lock adjustment
If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion,
press the TRK + or – to reduce the noise bars.
If the still picture jitters excessively, press TRK + or – to
stabilize the still picture.
Frame by frame picture
Press PAUSE during playback.
Press SLOW one by one: The picture advances frame by
frame.
To return to playback: Press PLAY or PAUSE.
Adjusting tracking condition
Automatic tracking adjustment
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, auto-
matic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes
the signal to enable optimum picture quality during
playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well
during playback, press TRK + / – to eliminate the noises.
“MANUAL TR.” will appear. Press it briefly for a fine
adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.
• Press ATR to reactivate automatic tracking again.
“AUTO TR.” will appear.
Repeat playback
The entire video tape will be played until its end. The
tape will then automatically rewind to the beginning and
the playback will be repeated.
1 Press REPEAT while the VCR is playing back.
2 By pressing REPEAT each time, “REPEAT ON” or
“REPEAT OFF” is selected in turn.
3 When “REPEAT ON” is selected, the tape is
played back to the end, and then, it is automatically
rewound to the starting point and played back
again.
The display “REPEAT ON” goes out in about 3 seconds.
To cancel repeat playback: Press REPEAT to select
“REPEAT OFF”.
Commercial skip
Press CM SKIP during playback.
The video is rapidly forwarded for approx. 30 seconds
and playback resumes.
You may press the button up to six times in a row to
move 180 seconds ahead.
To display VCR operation status
Press DISPLAY. The clock, day of the week and more
information will be indicated.
While watching TV
PICTURE SEARCH SPEED
PRESS TWICE
TAPE SPEED PRESS ONCE
SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long Play)
EP (
Expanded
Play)
5 X
9 X
15 X
3 X
7 X
9 X
SPEED SEARCH TIMES
CH 125
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MON
00 : 00 : 00 SP
STEREO SAP
DAY OF THE
WEEK
CLOCK
STEREO AND
SECOND
AUDIO
PROGRAM
(SAP)
CHANNEL
TAPE SPEED
REAL TIME
COUNTER
While operating a tape
To cancel the display:
Press DISPLAY until all indicators disappear.
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ZERO RETURN function / Video index
search system
VCR
ZERO RETURN function
This function makes tape rewinding stop at the counter
“00:00:00” position automatically.
Note
• If you rewind the tape beyond “00:00:00”, a minus
sign (“–”) will be displayed in front of the time.
• When you load a tape, the counter will reset to
“00:00:00”.
• The counter does not function on nonrecorded
(blank) sections of the tape. When you rewind, fast
forward or play tapes through blank sections, the
counter stops.
1 Press DISPLAY.
The counter display shows the tape running time during
playback or recording.
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MON
00 : 04 : 38 SP
HI-FI
2 Press COUNTER RESET at the desired tape
position. The counter display will be reset to the
“00:00:00” position (e.g. the beginning of recording).
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MON
00 : 00 : 00 SP
HI-FI
3 Press STOP when playback or recording is
finished. Press ZERO RETURN.
The tape will be rewound or fast forwarded and auto-
matically stop at the “00:00:00” position.
Switching the display between clock and counter
Press CLOCK/COUNTER. The clock and tape counter
alternate with each other in the display.
Video index search system
This function enables you to locate the beginning of any
recording made on the VCR.
Note
• When you record an INDEX mark at the very
beginning of the tape, the mark may not be found.
• During INDEX search, the tape may stop and begin
to play at a slightly different location.
• INDEX may not function properly with old or worn
out video tapes.
• INDEX marks may not be found if it is extremely
close to the point where the search began.
• In recording, if you stop recording temporarily, the
INDEX mark is not recorded on the tape.
Recording an INDEX MARK
The Index search function automatically records an
INDEX mark on the tape whenever a recording is
initiated.
CH 001
INDEX
Index search
Press INDEX or during stop or play mode.
For Succeeding programs: Press INDEX .
For Preceding programs: Press INDEX .
(Additional press increases the INDEX NO. up to 9.)
When the INDEX INDEX or is pressed, the unit
starts searching the INDEX NO. selected and finds the
portion, then playback starts automatically.
To stop the Index Search, press STOP.
4or ¢is
displayed
INDEX NO.
(up to 9)
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Read this before recording on disc
This section explains things you must know to record
onto a disc. Read it before attempting to record.
Types of disc
You can use DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video.
DVD-RW discs
• Ver 1.1/1.2 discs can be formatted for recording in
either of the two modes: the VR mode or the Video
mode. Ver.1.0 discs can only be formatted for
recording in the VR mode.
• High quality images and sound can be repeatedly
recorded about 1,000 times.
• A disc formatted in the VR mode can have as many
as 99 original titles and playlist titles each. Discs
formatted in the Video mode can have up to 99
original titles.
DVD-R discs
• Discs can only be recorded in the Video mode.
• Discs can be recorded only once.
• Up to 99 titles can be created.
For more information on recording format, see
“Recording format” (page 10).
Notes on recording in the Video mode
• The Video mode cannot be selected for Ver. 1.0
DVD-RW discs.
• The remaining available area on the disc decreases
as recording progresses. Additional contents can
be recorded in the remaining time area, but it
cannot be overwritten into the recorded area.
• To format a new DVD-RW in the Video mode, set
the automatic format feature to the Video mode.
(See page 27.)
Note
• Should a power failure occur or should the AC cord
plug be disconnected while recording, editing,
initializing, finalizing or any other function, the
program being recorded will be lost or the disc may
not be playable. Manufacturer cannot guarantee
against loss of program or disc should this occur.
Chapter 6
Recording
Recording
mode
XP
SP
LP
EP
Recording time
Approx. 60 min
Approx. 120 min
Approx. 240 min
Approx. 360 min
Quality
Can record high quality
images.
Can record normal
quality images.
Quality deteriorates
slightly, but recording
time is longer.
Recording time is
prioritized over quality.
Recording modes
There are 4 modes for recording on disc. Recording
time and quality vary according to mode.
• Recording time above is based on a 4.7GB disc.
Please note that there is a trade-off between recording
time and quality. The longer the possible recording time,
the lower the recorded picture quality. You may wish to
try recording different kinds of program in different
modes to determine the combination of picture quality
and recording time that suits your needs.
We recommend that the XP mode be used for recording
fast moving or action programs.
Since DVD recording is performed using VBR (Variable
Bit Rate), recording time varies according to the
recorded content.
To know the correct recording time, stop recording and
check the media information. (See page 35.)
Note
• Recording time can change for the following
reasons.
- When image quality is poor as during poor TV
reception.
- When recording on a disc that has been edited
before.
- When the video is followed with recordings of still
images or just audio.
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Disc remaining time
VR mode
• Recording is possible as long as there is available
space on the disc. (Finalized discs can be recorded
by cancelling the finalization, see “UNDO FINAL-
IZE” on page 28.)
• Erasing unnecessary title frees up available space
on the disc. (Titles can be erased from finalized
discs by first undoing the finalization. See “UNDO
FINALIZE” on page 28.)
Video mode
• Up until the disc is finalized, recording is possible
as long as there is available space on the disc.
(Once the disc has been finalized, additional
recording and erasing are not possible.)
• The remaining time cannot be increased, nor can
recorded title be overwritten.
• Titles cannot be erased nor can recorded titles be
overwritten.
Images that cannot be recorded
Some DVD-Video and broadcasts contain copy-restric-
tion signals to protect copyrights. There are 3 types of
copy-restriction signals: “Copy Free”, “Copy Never” and
“Copy Once”.
“Copy Free” (unrestricted recording)
Land-based TV broadcasts and images you record
yourself with a video camera allow unrestricted record-
ing. There are no restrictions on recording.
“Copy Never” (recording prohibited)
• Images that contain the recording prohibited signal
cannot be recorded.
• If the recording prohibited signal appears halfway
through an image you are recording, recording is
paused at that instant. When the recording
prohibited signal ends, recording resumes.
• This unit incorporates a built-in copy guard. It
cannot record software or broadcasted programs
that contain copy restriction signals designed to
protect copyright, etc.
“Copy Once” (one-time recordable)
Programs (images) that contain the one-time recordable
signal can be recorded only in the VR mode using a
DVD-RW disc that supports CPRM Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 1.2.
Note
• When using one touch timer recording to record on
a DVD disc, it takes some time from when you
press REC until recording actually starts.
Press REC a little before your preferred starting
point.
• Even if STOP is pressed during recording, record-
ing does not stop instantly. Recording may con-
tinue for as long as 10 seconds maximum in the VR
mode or 30 seconds maximum in the Video mode.
• Because of characteristics peculiar to digital video
compression technology, scenes with fast motion
may appear as a matrix of larger blocks.
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Recording a TV program
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
VCR
You can record programs you watch on TV onto video
tapes or DVDs.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit.
• Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode.
1 Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the recording
mode.
The recording mode will appear on the TV monitor and
change every time REC MODE/SPEED is pressed.
VCR recording modes: SP/EP
DVD recording modes: XP/SP/LP/EP
SP is the normal recording mode for video tapes. EP
offers 3 times the recording time as SP. For more
information on DVD recording modes, see page 52.
2 Set the TV/CABLE option to the appropriate
position (page 32).
3 Press the numeric keys or CH +/– to select the
channel to be recorded.
1-9 Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required.
Example: To select 2, Press “002”.
10-12 Press 0 first and then the remaining 2
digits in order from left to right.
Example: Press 012 for “12”.
13-99 Press 2 digits in order.
Example: Press 22 for “22”.
100-125 Press the 3 digits in order.
Example: Press 110 for “110”.
TV - VHF/UHF channels
CABLE - CABLE TV channels
CABLE
VHF
2-13
STD/HRC/IRC
14-36 (A) (W)
37-59 (AA) (WW)
60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ)
86-94 (86) (94)
95-99 (A-5) (A-1)
100-125 (100)(125)
01 (5A)
VHF/UHF/CABLE CHANNELS
TV
VHF
2-13
UHF
14-69
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Auto Rewind feature
This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the
tape has ended (except during OTR and TIMER REC). It
will also eject the tape.
Note
• If the disc space become full, the recording is
stopped and “RECORDING INTERRUPTED” will
appear on the screen.
To stop recording
Press STOP to stop recording.
“ ” will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds.
Note
• When recording onto a DVD, even if STOP is
pressed during recording, recording does not stop
instantly. Recording may continue for as long as 10
seconds in the VR mode or 30 seconds in the Video
mode.
To stop recording temporarily
Press PAUSE/STILL to avoid recording unwanted
material.
“” will appear on screen for about 4 seconds.
Press again to resume recording.
Note
• In video recording, the pause function will be
released after 5 minutes to prevent damage the
video tape. The unit will change to the STOP mode.
• When recording onto a video tape, you can select a
recording channel in the recording pause mode
(You cannot change a recording channel in the
DVD recording pause mode.).
• Chapter marks are made when recording to a DVD
in the VR Mode.
4 Press REC.
When recording starts, “ ” appears on the screen for
about 4 seconds.
Note
• When recording onto a DVD, it takes some time
from when you press REC until recording actually
starts.
Press REC a little before your preferred starting
point.
With a video tape, recording starts almost at the
same time you press REC.
• If the erase prevention tab of video tapes is
removed, the tape will eject when REC is pressed
for recording.
Recording one program while watching another
While the unit is recording, press TV/VIDEO to select
the TV position.
The “TV” will go on and recording will continue.
Select the TV channel you want to watch by using the TV
channel selector.
Note
• Some CATV hookups do not permit viewing one
channel while recording another. See pages 18, 19.
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One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
VCR
The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a
simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.
Note
• If you wish to watch the DVD playback during the
VCR OTR, press DVD/VCR to change to DVD mode
and perform the DVD playback. You can also
playback the VCR during DVD OTR.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit.
• Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode.
Example:
One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.
1 Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the recording
mode.
For the recording mode, see the step 1 on page 54.
2 Set the TV/CABLE option to the appropriate
position (See page 32).
3 Press numeric keys or CH +/– to select the
channel to be recorded.
4 Press REC. Each additional press of REC will
increase recording time as shown in the chart
below, up to a maximum of 6 hours. The OTR and
recording time will appear on the screen for about
4 seconds.
TV - VHF/UHF channels
CABLE - CABLE TV channels
Press
once
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
Recording time
NORMAL REC
OTR - : - -
OTR 0:30
OTR 1:00
OTR 1:30
OTR 2:00
Press
7 times
8 times
9 times
10 times
11 times
Recording time
OTR 3:00
OTR 4:00
OTR 5:00
OTR 6:00
NORMAL REC
To cancel OTR
Press STOP or turn off the power.
“ ” will appear on screen for about 4 seconds.
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VCR Plus+
®
programming system
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
VCR
What is the VCR Plus+ programming system?
VCR Plus+ system is a timer programming system
which simplifies timer recording programming. Instead
of entering the date, channel and recording time, you
simply enter a PlusCode®programming number that
you can find in your TV listings.
Checking the channel setup to use the VCR Plus+
system
Before you can use the VCR Plus+ system you need to
set up the channel mapping. This ensures that the VCR
Plus+ system uses the correct channels for recording by
matching up the preset channels in the recorder with
‘guide channels’. You can find these guide channel
numbers in your local TV guide or newspaper TV listings.
1 Press SETUP and press or to select “CH
SETUP” and press ENTER.
The Channel Setup menu will appear.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
CH SETUP
TV/CABLE SELECT
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
GUIDE CH SET
CABLE
PROCEED
PROCEED
PROCEED
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK END
SELECT
SETUP
2 Press or to select “GUIDE CH SET” and press
ENTER.
A window appears to set a guide channel number and
the corresponding tuner channel number.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
CH SETUP
TV/CABLE SELECT
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
GUIDE CH SET
CABLE
PROCEED
PROCEED
PROCEED
SETUP MENU
ENTER RETURNENTER BACK END
SELECT
SETUP
INPUT NO.
0
-
9
GUIDE CH NO.
TUNER CH NO.
OK
---
001
3 Enter a GUIDE CH NO. (guide channel number).
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
CH SETUP
TV/CABLE SELECT
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
GUIDE CH SET
CABLE
PROCEED
PROCEED
PROCEED
SETUP MENU
GUIDE CH NO.
TUNER CH NO.
OK
---
001
There are two ways to do this:
• To select numbers you can either use the number
buttons and then ENTER, or you can press ENTER
first then use the / buttons to select a number,
followed by ENTER.
• When using the number buttons, enter using three
digits—use leading zeros for numbers less than
100.
4 Press to highlight TUNER CH. NO., then enter
the corresponding tuner channel number.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
CH SETUP
TV/CABLE SELECT
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
GUIDE CH SET
CABLE
PROCEED
PROCEED
PROCEED
SETUP MENU
ENTER
RETURNENTER
CANCEL
DELETE
BACK END
SELECT
SETUP
INPUT NO.
0
-
9
GUIDE CH NO.
TUNER CH NO.
OK
001
---
• Select a tuner channel number in the same way as
you selected the guide channel number.
• You can also select one of the LINE inputs (LINE 1
or LINE 2) instead of a channel number if some
channels are received via an external receiver.
5 Repeat steps 3 – 4 to input the rest of the
channel list.
6 Press to highlight OK and press ENTER.
7 When you’re done, press SETUP to exit.
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Setting the timer program using the VCR Plus+
system
The VCR Plus+ system simplifies timer recording so
that you just enter a PlusCode number (which you can
find in your TV listings guide) for the program you want
to record, tell the recorder whether you want to record it
just once or regularly, and then select the DVD or the
VCR for recording.
Note that for the VCR Plus+ system to work correctly,
the clock must be set to the right time and the guide
channels must be setup (see Checking the channel
setup to use the VCR Plus+ system above).
1 Press VCR Plus+.
If a PROGRAM FULL message appears then you’ll need
to delete one of the existing timer programs before
continuing. Select a timer program from the list and
press CANCEL.
2 Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode
number.
RETURN
CANCEL
VCR
Plus+
DELETE
BACK END
SELECT INPUT NO.
0
-
9
VCR Plus+
PlusCode#
TYPE
OK
ONCE
1-- - - - - - -
3 Press to select “TYPE”.
ENTER
RETURN BACK
SELECT
ENTER
VCR Plus+
PlusCode#
TYPE
OK
ONCE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
VCR
Plus+
END
OK
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
Here you can set whether you want to record the
program ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY. If you want to change
it, press ENTER then use the / buttons to select,
then press ENTER again.
4 Press to highlight OK, then press ENTER.
ENTER
RETURN BACK
SELECT
ENTER
VCR Plus+
PlusCode#
TYPE
OK
ONCE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
VCR
Plus+
END
If you’ve entered a valid PlusCode number, a summary
of the timer recording appears. You can edit any of this
information as necessary. Use the / buttons to
select the item you want to edit, press ENTER, then use
the / or / buttons as appropriate to select, then
press ENTER again.
ENTER
RETURN BACK END
SELECT
ENTER
TYPE
DATE (MM/DD)
START
END
CH
REC TO
REC MODE
ONCE
07
DVD
XP
OK
09/27(SA)
01:54AM
02:54AM
VCR Plus+
VCR
Plus+
• TYPE – select the frequency of the recording (more
options available here than in the previous screen,
such as every weekday)
• DATE (MM/DD) – the recording date
• START – recording start time
• END – recording end time
• CH – the channel to be recorded, or one of the
external inputs (L1 or L2)
• REC TO – record to the DVD or the VCR
• REC MODE – recording quality
• Note that If you haven’t set a guide channel for the
selected TV channel, the CH field will be blank (—).
In this case, set the channel number manually.
5 Highlight OK and press ENTER.
The TIMER REC SET screen appears and you should see
the new timer recording in the list.
TIMER REC SET
SETUP MENU
DATE START END CH
REC
TO
REC
MODE
NEW
DVD
MON-SAT
09/27(SA) 01:35 02:35 80 DVD EP
15:00 16:00 08 VCR SP
SUN 17:00 18:00 12 XP
09/27(SA) 01:54 02:54 07 DVD XP
6 Press SETUP to exit.
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Timer recording
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R VCR
The timer recording system allows you to select the
date, time and channel and record the desired pro-
grams. Up to 12 timer programs within a month can be
stored in this unit.
Setting timer recording
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load a recordable DVD or video tape.
• Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode.
• Confirm that the clock is indicating the correct
time.
Example:
Set the recording mode to LP; the TV program is on
channel 12 starting at 8:00 PM and stopping at 9:30 PM
on a date of 20th.
7 Press TIMER REC. The timer indicator “ ” will
appear on the display and the unit stands by for
recording.
• If the program is DVD recording only, the unit will
change to VCR mode automatically. (The DVD
mode cannot be selected.)
• If the program is VCR recording only, the unit will
change to DVD mode automatically. (The VCR
mode cannot be selected.)
• If the programs are DVD and VCR recording, the
unit will turn off. If you want to use the unit, press
TIMER REC again to deactivate the timer.
To extend the timer recording time
Press TIMER REC while it is timer recording. (You may
also use normal recording or OTR).
Note
• If you press STANDBY/ON and it goes into the
STANDBY mode, if you then press TIMER REC, the
timer recording will end.
Checking or changing the timer recording
When you want to check the selected timer recording,
follow the steps 1 and 2 of “Setting timer recording” and
display the TIMER REC SET screen.
To change the timer recording, select the program to be
changed and press ENTER. The changing method is the
same as that for the recording a program for the first time.
Cancelling the timer recording
Display the TIMER REC SET screen.
Select the program you want to cancel and press
CANCEL, then the selected program will be erased from
the timer recording list.
In case timer programs-overlap
Do not overlap timer programs as portions of the
conflicting programs will be lost. The first recording
time has priority over the next recording time as shown
in the diagram below.
In this case, the next recording time is delayed a
maximum of about 1 minute.
8 : 00 11 : 00
9 : 00 10 : 00
Program 1
Prog.1
Deleted Parts
Non Recorded Portion Parts
Prog.2 Prog.3
Program 2
Program 3
Recording
Control Settings
Note
•
Recording starts a few seconds before the preset starting
time.
•
You cannot use the timer recording for the both DVD and
VCR at the same time.
•
You can playback the DVD during the VCR timer recording, and
you can playback the VCR during the DVD timer recording.
•
If a recordable tape is not inserted or no disc space is available,
the timer record indicator “ ” flashes, and “TIMER RECORD-
ING ERROR. PLEASE CHECK THE DISC OR TAPE.” appears on
the screen. Replace the tape or disc to allow recording.
•
If you perform any operation during timer recording, the
power will not go OFF when timer recording finishes. To
turn the power OFF, press STANDBY/ON.
•
From about 2 minutes before timer recording starts, some
operations cannot be done.
•
If you set recording to start less than 2 minutes ahead of
time, the power will not turn OFF after recording finishes.
•
If the recording media fills up during timer recording,
“ ” will flash and the power will not turn OFF. Also, any
timer recording scheduled for later is cancelled.
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4 Press or to select “TYPE” and press ENTER.
Press or to select “ONCE” from the list and
press ENTER.
ENTER
RETURN BACK END
SELECT
SETUP
ENTER
TIMER REC SET
SETUP MENU
DATE START END CH REC
TO REC
MODE
NEW
TYPE
DATE (MM/DD)
START
END
CH
REC TO
REC MODE
ONCE
01
DVD
SP
OK
11/19(WE)
03:17PM
04:17PM
ONCE
EVERY SUN
EVERY MON
EVERY TUE
EVERY WED
EVERY THU
EVERY FRI
EVERY SAT
MON-FRI
Note
• If you select timer recording on a specified date
only one time, select “ONCE” in the “TYPE” for
recording. You can record same days of every week
or from Monday to Friday using the item “TYPE”.
The items you can select are as follows:
ONCE: Recording on the selected “DATE”
EVERY SUN: Recording every Sun.
EVERY MON: Recording every Mon.
EVERY TUE: Recording every Tue.
EVERY WED: Recording every Wed.
EVERY THU: Recording every Thu.
EVERY FRI: Recording every Fri.
EVERY SAT: Recording every Sat.
MON-FRI: Recording from Mon. to Fri.
MON-SAT: Recording from Mon. to Sat.
EVERYDAY: Recording everyday.
5 Press or to select “DATE” and press ENTER.
Press or to select the date to be recorded from
the list and press ENTER.
6 Press or to select “START” and press ENTER.
Set the time when the recording is started.
• To switch over the selection item (hour or minute),
press or , then press ENTER.
• Press or to adjust the time.
• After setting the time, press ENTER.
ENTER
RETURN BACK END
SELECT
SETUP
ENTER
TIMER REC SET
SETUP MENU
DATE START END CH REC
TO REC
MODE
NEW
TYPE
DATE (MM/DD)
START
END
CH
REC TO
REC MODE
ONCE
01
DVD
SP
OK
11/20(TH)
03:17PM
04:17PM
08:17PM
SELECT
• The starting and stopping times for the recording
are displayed on the 12-hour (am/pm) clock. Twelve
o’clock midnight is displayed as “12:00AM ”,
whereas twelve o’clock noon is displayed as
“12:00PM”.
7 Press or to select “END” and press ENTER.
Set the stopping time in the same manner for setting
the starting time of timer recording.
8 Press or to select “CH” and press ENTER.
• Press or to select the channel to be recorded.
• You can select the external input (L1 or L2) by
pressing or .
9 Press or to select “REC TO” and press
ENTER.
Select the media (DVD or VCR) to be recorded from the
list and press ENTER.
• The initial setting of “REC TO” and “REC MODE” can be
changed using “Setting the recording”. (See page 31.)
1 Press SETUP.
The SETUP MENU screen will appear.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
SETUP MENU
2 Press or to select “TIMER REC SET” and
press ENTER.
The TIMER REC SET screen will appear.
ENTER
RETURN BACK END
SELECT
SETUP
ENTER
TIMER REC SET
SETUP MENU
DATE START END CH REC
TO REC
MODE
NEW
3 Press or to select “NEW” and press ENTER.
The program screen will appear.
ENTER
RETURN BACK END
SELECT
SETUP
ENTER
TIMER REC SET
SETUP MENU
DATE START END CH REC
TO REC
MODE
NEW
TYPE
DATE (MM/DD)
START
END
CH
REC TO
REC MODE
ONCE
01
DVD
SP
OK
11/19(WE)
03:17PM
04:17PM
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8 : 00 11 : 00
9 : 00 10 : 00
Program 1
Prog.1
Deleted Parts
Non Recorded Portion Parts
Prog.2 Prog.3
Program 2
Program 3
Recording
Control Settings
In case timer programs-overlap
Do not overlap timer programs as portions of the
conflicting programs will be lost. The first recording
time has priority over the next recording time as shown
in the diagram below.
In this case, the next recording time is delayed a
maximum of about 1 minute.
Note
• Recording starts a few seconds before the preset
starting time.
• You cannot use the timer recording for the both
DVD and VCR at the same time.
• You can playback the DVD during the VCR timer
recording, and you can playback the VCR during
the DVD timer recording.
• If a recordable tape is not inserted or no disc space
is available, the timer record indicator “ ” flashes.
Replace the tape or disc to allow recording.
10 Press or to select “REC MODE” and press
ENTER.
The recording modes for the media selected in “REC
TO” item are listed.
Select the recording mode and press ENTER.
For the recording modes in VCR, see page 48, and for
the recording modes in DVD, see page 52.
ENTER
RETURN BACK END
SELECT
SETUP
ENTER
TIMER REC SET
SETUP MENU
DATE START END CH REC
TO REC
MODE
NEW
TYPE
DATE (MM/DD)
START
END
CH
REC TO
REC MODE
ONCE
12
DVD
SP
OK
11/20(TH)
08:00PM
09:30PM
LP
11 Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The timer program is determined and the TIMER REC
SET screen appears again.
12 When you enter the other program for the
timer recording, repeat the steps 3 to 11.
13 Press SETUP.
The TIMER REC SET screen disappears and the display
will return to the normal screen.
14 Press TIMER REC. The timer indicator “ ” will
appear on the display and the unit stands by for
recording.
• If the program is DVD recording only, the unit will
change to VCR mode automatically. (The DVD
mode cannot be selected.)
• If the program is VCR recording only, the unit will
change to DVD mode automatically. (The VCR
mode cannot be selected.)
• If the programs are DVD and VCR recording, the
unit will turn off. If you want to use the unit, press
TIMER REC again to deactivate the timer.
Checking or changing the timer recording
When you want to check the selected timer recording,
follow the steps 1 and 2 of “Setting timer recording” and
display the TIMER REC SET screen.
To change the timer recording, select the program to be
changed and press ENTER. The changing method is the
same as that for the recording a program for the first
time.
Cancelling the timer recording
Display the TIMER REC SET screen.
Select the program you want to cancel and press
CANCEL, then the selected program will be erased from
the timer recording list.
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Stereo recording and playback
The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity
recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts.
Note
• When playing back a video tape or disc that is not
recorded in Hi-Fi stereo mode, the audio will
automatically be monaural.
• When listening to a Hi-Fi video tape, disc or MTS
broadcast through the RF OUT (UHF/VHF) jack
(Audio/Video cord not connected), the sound will
be monaural.
When a MTS STEREO broadcast is received, the word
“STEREO” will appear on the screen and the program
can be viewed or recorded in stereo.
The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure is the same as
for normal recordings.
Note
• When using a Cable TV system, stereo TV programs
may be transmitted over a mono Cable TV channel.
In this case the word “STEREO” will not appear and
the sound will be in mono.
Output selection for VCR
VCR
When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program, or playing a
prerecorded Hi-Fi STEREO on video tape, press AUDIO
SELECT to select how the audio will be heard through
the speakers. Normally set to the Hi-Fi STEREO position,
this button can be set to the MONO position if the
stereo audio is of poor quality. The “R” and “L” positions
allow the audio from the Right or Left Hi-Fi channel to
be heard over both TV speakers. This button has no
effect when viewing a monaural audio program. Each
time when you press the button, output selection
display appears on the screen for several seconds. Refer
to the chart below.
OUTPUT
SELECTION
STEREO
L ch
R ch
MONO
SOUND HEARD ON
BOTH SPEAKERS
STEREO
LEFT CHANNEL AUDIO
RIGHT CHANNEL AUDIO
MONO
Output selection for DVD
VR mode
Video mode
DVD-R
You can switch between the left or right channel and
stereo only when playing a disc on which a bilingual
broadcast was recorded in the DVD-RW VR mode. It is
not possible to switch between channels otherwise as
only the channel selected in the setting of SAP (Second
Audio Program; ON or OFF) is recorded in the DVD-RW
Video mode or DVD-R (see page 31).
Note
• When a stereo or monaural broadcast is recorded,
either stereo or monaural, respectively, is played
back and it is not possible to switch between
channels.
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Editing the disc
This section explains how to edit the recorded contents
on DVD-RWs. However, the items that you can edit vary
with the recording formats. In VR mode, you can edit
various title menus, whereas in Video mode, you can
edit only a few items.
Title menu
When the content is recorded, a title name that includes
the date, time, channel number and other information is
created automatically.
The title menu can be used when you playback after
confirming the contents (see page 34), or when you
check the contents recorded on the disc.
Original title
The titles explained above are called original titles; these
will be added with every recording. In VR mode you can
do various editing operations – renaming titles, adding
chapter marks, etc. In addition, you can erase the
unnecessary titles to increase the disc space.
Playlist
You can create a playlist based on the original titles.
You can combine or erase undesired scenes.
If you create a playlist it will become the primary list
used by the disc.
If you create a playlist to customize your viewing
preferences, and choose to delete it, the original titles
will not be affected. It is recommended to create and
edit the playlist to prevent important titles from being
erased accidentally.
If you create a playlist, both the original title and playlist
will be displayed on the title menu.
Editable items
The items that can be edited are different between
original title and playlist. For the disc in Video mode,
only the title name can be edited.
The items can be edited in each are as follows:
If you finalize the disc in Video mode, the title list will be
created and you cannot use the title menu.
Note
• This unit can not record or edit a disc which was
recorded or edited using another DVD recorder.
• You cannot edit or record the disc on which disc
protection is set. In such a case, be sure to cancel
the disc protection (see page 28) before starting the
operation.
• When a scene has been erased, the selected
position for erasing may vary slightly from the
actual erased position.
Chapter 7
Editing
Editing items VR mode
Playback
Adding chapter mark
Combining chapters
Erasing scenes
Erasing titles
Renaming titles
Creating playlist
Combining titles
Original Playlist
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
Video mode
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Editing a playlist
VR mode
You can create and edit the playlist based on the
original title.
Note
• A playlist can only be created with a DVD-RW in VR
mode. You cannot create a playlist with a DVD-RW
in Video mode, nor with a DVD-R.
• In case the disc includes more than 10 titles, you
can turn to the next or the previous page. (See page
34.)
• You cannot switch to the VCR mode when the title
menu is showing. Press TITLE MENU to clear the
title menu, then press DVD/VCR to switch to the
VCR mode.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load the recorded DVD-RW (VR).
• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVD
indicator will light.)
Creating a playlist
VR mode
1 Press TITLE MENU.
The title menu will appear.
ENTER
RETURNPLAY BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
DISC NAME:————
Title 1
11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP
11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP
12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XP
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP
REC DATE :11/23/2005
TIME :08:41AM
LENGTH :00:30:17
CHANNEL :006
REC MODE :EP
TITLE MENU
2 Press or to select the original title which
will be used as the base of a playlist.
3 Press .
The editing menu of original title will appear.
4 Press or to select “NEW PLAYLIST”.
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
DISC NAME:————
Title 1
11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP
11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP
12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XP
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP
REC DATE :11/23/2005
TIME : 08:41AM
LENGTH : 00:01:17
TITLE MENU
PLAY
ADD CHAPTER MARK
COMBINE CHAPTERS
EDIT TITLE
DELETE TITLE
RENAME TITLE
NEW PLAYLIST
NEW PLAYLIST
5 Press ENTER.
The editing menu closes and the created playlist
appears at the bottom of the list.
ENTER
RETURNPLAY BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
DISC NAME:————
Title 1
11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP
11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP
12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XP
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP PL
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP
REC DATE :11/23/2005
TIME :08:41AM
LENGTH :00:30:17
CHANNEL :006
REC MODE :EP
TITLE MENU
Created playlist
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Changing a title name
VR mode
1 Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.
2 Select the playlist where you want to change
the title name.
• Press or to select the playlist.
• Press to display the editing menu of the
playlist.
• Press or to select “RENAME TITLE”.
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
DISC NAME:————
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP
11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP
11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP
12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XP
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP PL
REC DATE :11/23/2005
TIME :08:41AM
LENGTH :00:30:17
CHANNEL :006
REC MODE :EP
TITLE MENU
PLAY
EDIT TITLE
DELETE TITLE
RENAME TITLE
TITLE COMBINE
RENAME TITLE
3 Press ENTER.
The keyboard screen will appear.
4 Use the keyboard screen to enter the title name.
Family
1
( .< > #
2
a b c
3
d e f
CANCEL
Back
RETURN
Exit
STOP
Caps
0
Space bar
4
g h i
5
j k l
6
m n o
7
qp r s
8
t u v
9
w x y z
DISPLAY
OK
DISPLAY
OK
Numbers
Signs
Letters
5 Press DISPLAY to return to the title menu.
ENTER
RETURNPLAY BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
DISC NAME:————
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 EP
11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP
11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP
12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XP
Family
REC DATE :11/23/2005
TIME :08:41AM
LENGTH :00:30:17
CHANNEL :006
REC MODE :EP
TITLE MENU
Note
• The title name can be a maximum of 64 characters.
Long names will be shortened in the title menu.
• For using the keyboard screen, see “Using the
keyboard screen” (page 76).
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